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cast stone

noun

  1. a concrete with a fine aggregate, used to imitate natural stone.


cast stone

noun

  1. building trades a building component, such as a block or lintel, made from cast concrete with a facing that resembles natural stone
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cast stone1

First recorded in 1920–25
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Example Sentences

However, the John Graham Company also created ornamental reliefs in cast stone, bronze, plaster and sandblasted wood that represented Washington produce and commodities.

As for the houses, there were originally about nine different designs, all in cast stone and pale brick, with a Palladian front.

Among them: A cast stone bust of Hermes for $3,400, which includes a pedestal.

Materials range from heavy cast stone to more modern choices like cast resin and ceramic, which are lighter and can be positioned more easily.

Today, there are many other options, including cast resin, aluminum and concrete mixtures, which are often sold as “cast stone.”

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