bluestone
Americannoun
noun
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a blue-grey sandstone containing much clay, used for building and paving
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the blue crystalline form of copper sulphate
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a blue variety of basalt found in Australia and used as a building stone
Etymology
Origin of bluestone
Example Sentences
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Certainly, no prying eyes could see through to the pool area, which is bordered by a bluestone patio.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
The largest "bluestone" at the heart of Stonehenge may not be from Wales, according to new research.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2023
Popular types for hardscape features include slate, granite, limestone, sandstone and bluestone.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 16, 2023
In back, the house has a veranda and a bluestone patio with an outdoor kitchen and a wood-burning fireplace.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 14, 2023
The campus looked a lot like the Institute, with its rolling hills, redbrick Victorian buildings, and bluestone roofs.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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