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)

Examples of sandstone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Workers mixed mortar and drove a scissor lift to the edge of a concrete plinth surmounted by four steel rods—supports for the Buddha, whose sandstone body would slide down them in four parts, like beads in an abacus. —Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 4 May 2026

The French Provincial exterior has the classic, refined feel typical of prewar architecture, with soaring sandstone walls and slate roofing. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 May 2026

Typically, the tour includes entry to Lower Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon located on Navajo Nation land known for its narrow passageways and wave-like sandstone formations shaped by flash flooding over thousands of years. —Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026

The majority of the caves are shaped from the soft sandstone that makes up Nottingham’s foundation. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sandstone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

sandstone

noun

sand·​stone -ˌstōn 

: a rock made of sand held together by a natural cement