noun
- plural of sandstone; sedimentary rocks composed mainly of sand-sized minerals or rock grains, primarily quartz
Examples
- The canyon walls were made of red and yellow sandstones.
- Geologists studied the different layers of sandstones in the cliff face.
- These sandstones formed millions of years ago when ancient seas covered the area.
- The building was constructed using local sandstones quarried from nearby hills.
- Weathered sandstones create beautiful natural arches in the desert.
- The museum displayed samples of various sandstones from around the world.