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Meaning of sandstone
A type of sedimentary rock
Etymology of sandstone
The word "sandstone" has its roots in the combination of "sand" and "stone", with "sand" coming from Old English "sand" and "stone" from Old English "stān", referring to a rock or pebble
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe this specific type of sedimentary rock
Synonyms
Definitions
- A sedimentary rock formed by the erosion and deposition of sand-sized grains, typically composed of quartz, feldspar, or rock fragments
- * A building material made from this type of rock
Usage Examples
- The sandstone cliffs rose dramatically from the desert floor
- * The building's facade was made of beautifully carved sandstone
- * The geologist studied the sandstone formation to learn about the region's geological history