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Stone Definition & Meaning

1. A hard, solid mineral substance often used for building or as a decorative material.

Example: The ancient temple was made of stone quarried from the nearby mountains.

2. A small, hard piece of rock often used as a projectile or for sharpening tools.

Example: The caveman used a stone to sharpen his spear.

3. A unit of weight equal to 14 pounds.

Example: The farmer sold his produce by the stone.

4. A seed inside certain fruits, such as cherries or peaches.

Example: She accidentally swallowed a cherry stone while eating her dessert.

5. A piece of fruit that is hard and inedible, such as the pit of an avocado.

Example: Be careful not to bite into the stone of the avocado.

Examples of the word stone used in sentences.

  • We found a beautiful stone on the beach during our vacation.
  • My cat loves to play with a small stone in the garden.
  • The old castle was built with huge stones that weighed tons.
  • I hurt my foot when I accidentally stepped on a sharp stone.
  • The traditional way of sharpening a knife is by using a stone.
  • The doctor advised her to drink lemon water with a pinch of stone-ground salt to help with her sore throat. (health)
  • The path through the forest was steep and rugged, with sharp stones jutting out at every turn. (nature)
  • He had a heart of stone and never showed any emotion, even in the most difficult of situations. (personality)
  • The ancient temple was constructed entirely from stone, with intricate carvings covering every inch of the walls. (history)
  • She picked up a smooth stone from the river bed to skip across the water. (recreation)
  • The Stone Age is a period of prehistory characterized by the use of simple stone tools.
  • I stumbled on a loose stone and nearly fell down the hill.
  • The statue was carved from a large slab of stone quarried from a nearby mountain.
  • She collected smooth, shiny stones from the riverbed and kept them in a jar on the windowsill.
  • The ancient ruins were built from a combination of stone and wood.
  • The ancient temple was built from massive stones, each weighing several tons.
  • The young boy skipped stones along the calm surface of the lake, watching them skip and dance.
  • The small cottage nestled into the hillside was constructed from local stone, giving it a charming rustic feel.
  • She held the smooth, cool stone in her palm, feeling its weight and admiring the intricate patterns and colors on its surface.
  • Looking out across the vast desert landscape, all that could be seen were endless rolling hills of sand and stone.
  • The building's foundation was reinforced with a layer of strong stonework.
  • Despite the heat, the hiker kept climbing the steep mountain trail, one stone at a time.
  • The singer's voice was as smooth as polished stone, captivating the audience.
  • The archaeologists discovered a rare stone tool from the ancient civilization.
  • The athlete skipped the pebble stone across the pond, watching it dance on the water's surface.
  • The sound of rocks and stones being tossed into the metal bin echoed through the construction site.
  • The intricate carvings on the ancient stone facade were a testament to the skill and artistry of the builders who had crafted it.
  • The strength and resilience of the towering mountains, made of solid stone, was a humbling reminder of the power of nature.
  • Her heart sank as she saw the cracked and uneven stones that formed the foundation of the old church.
  • As she walked along the riverbed, the cool, smooth stones underfoot provided a sense of calm.
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