Cinder Block (Noun)
Meaning
A light concrete building block made with cinder aggregate; "cinder blocks are called breeze blocks in Britain".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The construction crew used cinder blocks to build the foundation of the new house.
- Cinder blocks are often used in building garages and sheds because they are inexpensive and easy to work with.
- The garden wall was made of cinder blocks that had been painted a bright white color.
- The contractor chose to use cinder blocks for the basement walls because they are resistant to moisture.
- The old warehouse was constructed with cinder blocks and had a utilitarian feel to it.