sandstone
noun
sand·stone
ˈsan(d)-ˌstōn 
: a sedimentary rock consisting of usually quartz sand united by some cement (such as silica or calcium carbonate)
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Made of red sandstone, the pilaster depicts the Hindu god Krishna lifting Mount Govardhana, a sacred site in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India.
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News Desk, Artforum, 20 June 2024
With an alluring coastal road that gently rises and falls with the shore's sandstone cliffs, this is one of the best towns to visit in Ireland for secluded coves and immaculate beaches.
—James March, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
Esplanade refers to a sandstone landform in the North Rim, the more remote counterpart to the park’s popular South Rim.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 June 2024
The colorful pedestrian bridge connecting Cincinnati and Newport partially reopened Friday morning after a piece of its sandstone fell off earlier in the week.
—Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 24 May 2024
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News Desk, Artforum, 20 June 2024
With an alluring coastal road that gently rises and falls with the shore's sandstone cliffs, this is one of the best towns to visit in Ireland for secluded coves and immaculate beaches.
—James March, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
Esplanade refers to a sandstone landform in the North Rim, the more remote counterpart to the park’s popular South Rim.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 June 2024
The colorful pedestrian bridge connecting Cincinnati and Newport partially reopened Friday morning after a piece of its sandstone fell off earlier in the week.
—Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 24 May 2024
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“Sandstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandstone. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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sandstone
noun
sand·stone
-ˌstōn
: a rock made of sand held together by a natural cement
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