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Sandstone (Noun)

Meaning

A sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.).

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The massive sandstone monument stood towering over the desert landscape.
  • She held a small piece of sandstone in her hand, feeling the rough texture.
  • The sandstone cliffs on the coast were worn smooth by centuries of pounding waves.
  • The ancient city was built using blocks of sandstone that had weathered to a beautiful yellow patina.
  • The geologist carefully collected a sample of the sandstone formation to study its composition.

Hyponyms

  • Gritstone
  • Gritrock
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