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)

Examples of sandstone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Image Image Image Carved from sandstone cliffs more than 1,600 years ago, the two Buddhas once stood 125 and 175 feet tall. —

Elise Blanchard, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024 More residents prepared to join the small town of Halls Gap in evacuating as a bushfire swelled to 106,000 acres in an area known for its sandstone mountains, wildflowers and wildlife, including wallabies. —

Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 25 Dec. 2024 The Melrose Avenue store is a mashup of Swedish-serene and Art Moderne design, with its Italian beige sandstone facade, giant porthole windows, and succulent plantings. —

Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024 For climbing, the sandstone cliffs at Long Dong soar above crashing waves. —

Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sandstone