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 park is best known for its extensive limestone cave system with stalactites, stalagmites and flowstones. —Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025

All of those bourbons spent at least half of those maturation periods in the traditional warehouses before moving into the limestone cellar where the temperature averages around 50 degrees. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2025

Melania faced criticism at the end of her husband's first term for removing the Kennedys' crabapple trees and narrowing the lawn to add a limestone walkway around the border. —Kyler Alvord, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025

The 2025 Cellar Aged is a blend of 11, 13, and 14-year-old bourbons finished in Maker's Mark's limestone cellar. —Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 19 Aug. 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