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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Zion National Park, the farthest south, is known for its narrow slot canyons and pink sandstone cliffs.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
The sandstone bouclé brings a soft, nubby texture that adds warmth without feeling heavy, and the low profile keeps the whole piece looking clean.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent studies suggest that the Altar Stone, a six-ton sandstone slab at Stonehenge, was quarried in northern Scotland and then transported five hundred miles, probably by boat.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
The scale of Delhi’s problem can be seen on the walls of the Red Fort, which takes its name from the red sandstone used to build the structure in the 1600s.
—Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 23 Nov. 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
The sandstone bouclé brings a soft, nubby texture that adds warmth without feeling heavy, and the low profile keeps the whole piece looking clean.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent studies suggest that the Altar Stone, a six-ton sandstone slab at Stonehenge, was quarried in northern Scotland and then transported five hundred miles, probably by boat.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
The scale of Delhi’s problem can be seen on the walls of the Red Fort, which takes its name from the red sandstone used to build the structure in the 1600s.
—Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Sandstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandstone. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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sandstone
noun
sand·stone
-ˌstōn
: a rock made of sand held together by a natural cement
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