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Meaning of stone
A solid, non-metallic mineral substance, especially one that is used in construction or is a component of rock.
Etymology of stone
The word "stone" comes from Old English "stān", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "stainiz" and Proto-Indo-European "steh₂-"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to refer to a rock or pebble, and its meaning has expanded over time to include various types of mineral substances and units of weight or measurement
Synonyms
rock
pebble
gravel
boulder
cobble
pebblestone
flagstone
bluestone
limestone
granite
marble
slate
sandstone
shale
claystone
siltstone
conglomerate
breccia
schist
gneiss
basalt
dolostone
quartzite
phyllite
tuff
pumice
obsidian
scoria
gemstone
mineral
fossil
geode
agate
jasper
onyx
opal
ruby
sapphire
emerald
diamond
pearl
turquoise
amber
jet
ivory
coral
calcite
aragonite
malachite
azurite
Definitions
- A rock or pebble, especially one used in construction or as a component of rock
- A small rock or pebble, especially one used for throwing or as a missile
- A unit of weight or measurement, especially one equal to 6.35029318 kilograms
- A hard, non-metallic mineral substance, especially one that is used in jewelry or ornamentation
Usage Examples
- The house was built with stone walls and a stone roof
- The stream was filled with smooth stones and pebbles
- The woman wore a beautiful stone necklace with a large diamond pendant
- The weight of the package was measured in stones