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

Medieval villages, limestone cellars, and storied maisons de Champagne (Veuve Clicquot, Perrier-Jouët, Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, among many others) form a landscape mixing heritage and luxury—where every flute poured feels like part of a centuries-old ritual of celebration. —Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025

X-raying the past The setting for this natural history drama is a deep limestone sinkhole in Hispaniola. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025

Two of the structures, including the 1905 limestone Ward building, have already been demolished. —Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025

The steel, glass, and limestone structure offers a main home with four bedrooms and seven baths in roughly 24,000 square feet across five levels, plus a separate guesthouse. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 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