sandstone
/ˈsændˌstəʊn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sandstones
Meaning · English
A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.
Noun
Examples
It spread slowly up from the sea-rim, a welling upwards of pure white light, ghosting the beach with silver and drawing the grey bastions of sandstone out of formless space.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sandstone” mean?
A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.
Is “sandstone” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.