sandstone
noun
sand·stone
ˈsan(d)-ˌstōn 
: a sedimentary rock consisting of usually quartz sand united by some cement (such as silica or calcium carbonate)
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Decorative limestone and sandstone moldings adorned the building’s facades, while columns made from the same materials enhanced its splendor.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Guests are drawn here by that remarkable landscape, all red sandstone spires.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
The sandstone artifact, which depicts the Hindu epic character Duryodhana, had in fact been looted from Koh Ker in or around 1972, after the all-important UNESCO convention.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
In 2013, a Utah man was killed trying to rope swing through the opening of a 110-foot-tall sandstone arch.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Guests are drawn here by that remarkable landscape, all red sandstone spires.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
The sandstone artifact, which depicts the Hindu epic character Duryodhana, had in fact been looted from Koh Ker in or around 1972, after the all-important UNESCO convention.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
In 2013, a Utah man was killed trying to rope swing through the opening of a 110-foot-tall sandstone arch.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
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“Sandstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandstone. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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sandstone
noun
sand·stone
-ˌstōn
: a rock made of sand held together by a natural cement
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