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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Horseshoe Bend gets its name from the sinuous river meander around a sandstone formation.
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USA Today, 11 June 2025
The neighborhood is best known for its Caldwell County Courthouse, a striking limestone and sandstone structure with a central clock tower that’s a popular photo stop.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Glossier’s foray into deodorant, which first came to market in the sandstone and unscented variations, saw near-immediate traction.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Next, head to the northern edge of Lookout Mountain, where Sunset Rock, a 100-foot-tall sandstone cliff within Point Park—part of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park—has been attracting rock climbers for decades.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 May 2025
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USA Today, 11 June 2025
The neighborhood is best known for its Caldwell County Courthouse, a striking limestone and sandstone structure with a central clock tower that’s a popular photo stop.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Glossier’s foray into deodorant, which first came to market in the sandstone and unscented variations, saw near-immediate traction.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Next, head to the northern edge of Lookout Mountain, where Sunset Rock, a 100-foot-tall sandstone cliff within Point Park—part of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park—has been attracting rock climbers for decades.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 May 2025
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“Sandstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandstone. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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sandstone
noun
sand·stone
-ˌstōn
: a rock made of sand held together by a natural cement
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