sandstone

noun/ˈsændˌstoʊn/

Frequency rank: #7,080 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A sedimentary rock made of sand-sized grains cemented together, often reddish or yellowish in color.

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Example sentence

The ancient temple was carved directly into sandstone cliffs that had formed over millions of years.

Synonyms & related words

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