cast stone

American  

noun

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

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cast stone British  

noun

1. building trades a building component, such as a block or lintel, made from cast concrete with a facing that resembles natural stone

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Etymology

Origin of cast stone

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2022

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

From Seattle Times • Jun. 10, 2021

Jane Martin, who teaches architectural history at San Antonio College and who runs the guided walking tour, Architours San Antonio, said San Antonio’s gargoylelike sculptures likely are made of decorative cast stone.

From Washington Times • Apr. 5, 2020

The facade incorporates charcoal-colored, cast stone that looks like granite.

From Washington Post

He cast stone after stone into the lovely pool of Jerry's thoughts, which broke the colorful reflections into smaller images, but did not change them.

From Paradise Garden The Satirical Narrative of a Great Experiment by Gibbs, George