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

This natural sculpting resulted in stunning sandstone formations that amaze visitors who flock to the site, which is free and open to the public year-round. —Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026

Nature has spent millions of years carving out the natural sandstone arch that is the focal point of Kentucky’s Natural Bridge State Park. —Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026

There are rim trails and Spider Rock, the canyon's iconic sandstone spire soaring 800 feet above the canyon floor. —Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026

Then Mc Millan decided to add night scenes, done from inside the sandstone cave, as well. —Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 4 Mar. 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