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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The expansive preserve is known for its forested uplands, canyon rims, boulders, sandstone cliffs, breathtaking bluffs, and mesmerizing waterfalls.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Another pile of sandstone, about 30 feet long, was found against the boundary wall, possibly creating a threshold or entrance to the villa, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
The blue water of the lake contrasts sharply with the red and pink sandstone walls that rise directly from the edge, and the lake has countless fingers and canyons to explore by boat.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2025
Researchers found that several pieces of sandstone, excavated from the Svingerud grave field in Hole, Norway and dated to between 50 B.C.E. to 275 C.E., fit together into a single slab that contains perplexing runic inscriptions.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 Feb. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Another pile of sandstone, about 30 feet long, was found against the boundary wall, possibly creating a threshold or entrance to the villa, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
The blue water of the lake contrasts sharply with the red and pink sandstone walls that rise directly from the edge, and the lake has countless fingers and canyons to explore by boat.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2025
Researchers found that several pieces of sandstone, excavated from the Svingerud grave field in Hole, Norway and dated to between 50 B.C.E. to 275 C.E., fit together into a single slab that contains perplexing runic inscriptions.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 Feb. 2025
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sandstone
noun
sand·stone
-ˌstōn
: a rock made of sand held together by a natural cement
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