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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The tapestry was inspired by the Vermilion Cliffs sandstone formations in northern Arizona, says Begay.
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Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Its 360-degree views are the real showstopper, though, offering gorgeous vistas of Bear Peak and the Flatirons, a landmark of reddish sandstone formations.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024
The Sister Wives star, 52, shared a montage of photos of the couple’s scenic trip to the desert city near Flagstaff, Ariz., which is known for its deep red sandstone formations, on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The sandstone cliffs bordering our waterways are a whopping 350 million years old and topped by flat plateaus dotted with acacia trees.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
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Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Its 360-degree views are the real showstopper, though, offering gorgeous vistas of Bear Peak and the Flatirons, a landmark of reddish sandstone formations.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024
The Sister Wives star, 52, shared a montage of photos of the couple’s scenic trip to the desert city near Flagstaff, Ariz., which is known for its deep red sandstone formations, on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The sandstone cliffs bordering our waterways are a whopping 350 million years old and topped by flat plateaus dotted with acacia trees.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
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sandstone
noun
sand·stone
-ˌstōn
: a rock made of sand held together by a natural cement
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