sandstone
noun/ˈsændˌstoʊn/
Frequency rank: #7,080 most common English word
Meaning
A sedimentary rock made of sand-sized grains cemented together, often reddish or yellowish in color.
Example sentence
The ancient temple was carved directly into sandstone cliffs that had formed over millions of years.
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