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freestone

[ˈfriːstəʊn]

freestone Definition

  • 1a fruit, especially a peach or nectarine, whose flesh separates easily from the pit or stone
  • 2a type of building stone that can be freely cut or worked into shape

Using freestone: Examples

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

  • Example

    The freestone peaches are perfect for making pies.

  • Example

    The church was built with freestone quarried from the nearby hills.

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Summary: freestone in Brief

The term 'freestone' [ˈfriːstəʊn] refers to two distinct things: a fruit, particularly a peach or nectarine, whose flesh separates easily from the pit, and a type of building stone that can be freely cut or worked into shape. Examples include 'The freestone peaches are perfect for making pies.' and 'The church was built with freestone quarried from the nearby hills.'