bluestone

noun

blue·​stone ˈblü-ˌstōn How to pronounce bluestone (audio)
: a building stone of bluish-gray color

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The Altar Stone is the largest of the bluestone megaliths, and while previous research has ruled out Anglo-Welsh origin, scientists were uncertain about where this stone came from. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2024 The Altar Stone, the largest of the bluestones used to build Stonehenge, lies at the heart of the ancient monument in southern England. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024 An outdoor kitchen, a spacious bluestone patio, and a pool house with an additional half bath are all found in the landscaped backyard. Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2024 Published on September 11, 2024 By Wendy Bowman Rise Media; Heidi Gutman Photo : Rise Media The fireside living room opens to a bluestone patio. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bluestone 

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bluestone was in 1709

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“Bluestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluestone. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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