limestone

noun

lime·​stone ˈlīm-ˌstōn 

: a rock that is formed chiefly by accumulation of organic remains (such as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is extensively used in building, and yields lime when burned

Examples of limestone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The distinction is in the natural limestone filtered water that is used in production. —Emily Price, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025

For the first installment, U.S. photographer Alec Soth shot the lush green scenery and karst limestone mountains near the Li river in Guilin. —Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 1 July 2025

Work scows were up to 90 feet long and hauled coal, grain and limestone. —Diana Lambdin Meyer, USA Today, 28 June 2025

Natural meets human history Free of scouring ice and glacial deposits, Driftless rivers carved the landscape through soft bedrock, creating steep banks with limestone and sandstone cliffs and caves. —Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 26 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing limestone

• nummulitic limestone

Rhymes for limestone

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone

Kids Definition

limestone

noun

lime·​stone ˈlīm-ˌstōn 

: a rock that is formed chiefly from animal remains (as shells or coral), consists mainly of calcium carbonate, is used in building, and gives lime when burned