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Definition of sandstone

sandstone

/ˈsænd.stoʊn/
sand · stone
Plural:sandstones
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Adjective:sandstony
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sandstone Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A clastic sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized mineral particles or rock fragments, predominantly quartz and feldspar, cemented together by silica, calcium carbonate, or iron oxide.

Example

"The ancient temple was carved directly into the red sandstone cliffs of the desert canyon."

2

A warm, pale yellowish-brown or reddish-beige color resembling that of natural sandstone rock.

Example

"They painted the exterior trim a muted sandstone to complement the terracotta roof tiles."

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• Nearby Words

sandpit
sandra
sandspit
sandstone
sandstorm
sandwich
sandworm

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English sandstan, a compound formed from sand and stan ('stone'), cognates of which exist across Germanic languages such as German Sandstein and Dutch zandsteen.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sandstone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sandstone
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