stones

[stoʊnz]

stones Definition

  • 1hard, solid mineral material that forms the earth's crust and is made up of a mixture of minerals
  • 2small pieces of rock that are used for building walls, paths, etc.
  • 3the hard seed-like fruit of a cherry, plum, peach, etc.

Using stones: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stones" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The path was made of small stones.

  • Example

    The wall was built with large stones.

  • Example

    She had a kidney stone that caused her a lot of pain.

  • Example

    He spit out the stone from the cherry.

stones Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stones

Phrases with stones

  • to be the first to criticize or accuse someone, especially someone who is being judged harshly

    Example

    Before you cast the first stone, think about your own mistakes.

  • a rolling stone gathers no moss

    someone who is always moving and changing will not accumulate commitments or responsibilities

    Example

    I can't stay in one place for too long. You know what they say, a rolling stone gathers no moss.

  • to do everything possible to find something or to solve a problem

    Example

    We have to leave no stone unturned in our search for the missing hiker.

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Summary: stones in Brief

The term 'stones' [stoʊnz] refers to hard, solid mineral material that forms the earth's crust and is made up of a mixture of minerals. It also refers to small pieces of rock that are used for building walls, paths, etc., and the hard seed-like fruit of a cherry, plum, peach, etc. Phrases like 'cast the first stone,' 'a rolling stone gathers no moss,' and 'leave no stone unturned' are commonly used idioms.