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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All the better to relax and enjoy a short stroll along the aquamarine Virgin River, which cuts through the rusty desert sandstone like a vein.
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Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Brielle, Karri, and Nunu wander among the limestone outcrops and sandstone spires.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The Wave is a stunning sandstone rock formation in Arizona, formally known as Coyote Buttes North.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The quayside, now planted with fast-maturing plane trees and creeper climbing the sandstone walls, is thronged on any sunny day with joggers, walkers and their dogs.
—Marie Patino, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
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Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Brielle, Karri, and Nunu wander among the limestone outcrops and sandstone spires.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The Wave is a stunning sandstone rock formation in Arizona, formally known as Coyote Buttes North.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The quayside, now planted with fast-maturing plane trees and creeper climbing the sandstone walls, is thronged on any sunny day with joggers, walkers and their dogs.
—Marie Patino, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Sandstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandstone. Accessed 2 Apr. 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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