megalith

American  

[meg-uh-lith] / ˈmɛg ə lɪθ /

noun

1. a stone of great size, especially in ancient construction work, as the Cyclopean masonry, or in prehistoric Neolithic remains, as dolmens or menhirs.

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megalith British  

/ ˈmɛɡəlɪθ /

noun

1. a stone of great size, esp one forming part of a prehistoric monument See also alignment circle

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Other Word Forms

• megalithic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of megalith

First recorded in 1850–55; mega- + -lith

Example Sentences

Mr. Campardo developed Tutti Frutti Megalith, a series of benches that he is fabricating himself.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2023

Megalith looked at the boy, smiled a scornful smile.

From The Tarn of Eternity by Tymon, Frank

Megalith once more picked up a massive rock.

From The Tarn of Eternity by Tymon, Frank

Megalith broke loose, rushed to the mountainside, seized a boulder even huger than before.

From The Tarn of Eternity by Tymon, Frank

Megalith stepped backward, in desperation launched the great stone downward.

From The Tarn of Eternity by Tymon, Frank