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.