hard stone

noun

: an opaque usually semiprecious stone that can be shaped or carved (as for jewelry or mosaics)

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Go with a hard stone that won’t break down over time, Epping says. Caitlin Huson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024 Over eons, the softer sedimentary rocks around the immense bulge of hard stone washed away. Mark Jenkins, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024 Beyond the hard stone, the Palatial Big Date features a 42 mm curved case conducive to everyday wear. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024 Despite its small footprint and hard stone surfaces, the backyard feels incredibly lush, with its walls lined with greenery. Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 19 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for hard stone 

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hard stone was in 1853

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“Hard stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20stone. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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