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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Across the street was a sandstone mosque, with pointed arches, built in 1887.
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Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
These 300-million-year-old sandstone and volcanic rock layers are considered highly promising for lithium extraction.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Zion National Park Located in the southwest corner of Utah, Zion National Park offers massive sandstone formations, narrow slot canyons, and breathtaking views.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
These gardens require thin, flat slabs of a rock like sandstone or slate to be placed vertically and close together, with narrow gaps where plants can grow.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
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Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
These 300-million-year-old sandstone and volcanic rock layers are considered highly promising for lithium extraction.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Zion National Park Located in the southwest corner of Utah, Zion National Park offers massive sandstone formations, narrow slot canyons, and breathtaking views.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
These gardens require thin, flat slabs of a rock like sandstone or slate to be placed vertically and close together, with narrow gaps where plants can grow.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
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“Sandstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandstone. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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sandstone
noun
sand·stone
-ˌstōn
: a rock made of sand held together by a natural cement
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