cinder block

noun

1. a concrete building block made with a cinder aggregate.

cinder block

noun

1. the usual US name for breeze block

Word History and Origins

Origin of cinder block¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

In key moments, Johnston’s hands seemed like they transformed into cinder blocks.

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People threw rocks or chunks of cinder blocks, lit objects on fire and set off fireworks in the direction of law enforcement, Galvez’s agreement states.

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At least 14 people are facing separate federal charges in relation to the L.A. protests, with alleged crimes including assaulting officers with cinder blocks and Molotov cocktails, and conspiracy to impede arrests.

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Alleged crimes include hurling a Molotov cocktail at sheriff’s deputies and throwing cinder blocks at federal law enforcement; others, however, are facing prison time for seemingly more minor skirmishes.

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Throwing cinder blocks at California Highway Patrol cars from a freeway overpass?

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