sandstone

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A house carved into sandstone more than 500 years ago and set within huge landscaped gardens has been put up for auction.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

In 2024, New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art returned 14 artefacts looted by Latchford, including a 10th century sandstone goddess statue and a large 7th century Buddha head.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

The majestic sandstone villa on Madison Avenue that the company shared with the Archdiocese of New York, and the quaint house in its logo, conveyed a sense of noncorporate charm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Their unusual preservation has drawn intense interest from scientists, who want to understand how such fragile life forms were recorded so clearly in sandstone.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

Margaret did think the house very fine, but what she admired most was the architect who seemed so at ease among the cairns of sandstone and timber.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson