stone

[stoʊn]

stone Definition

• 1. a hard, solid mineral material that is usually found in the ground and often used for building
• 2. a small piece of rock found on the ground
• 3. the seed of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums

Using stone: Examples

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

• Example

  The castle was built of stone.

• Example

  He threw a stone at the window.

• Example

  She ate a peach and spat out the stone.

• Example

  The ring was set with a precious stone.

• Example

  The beach was covered in smooth stones.

stone Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stone

• rock
• pebble
• boulder
• gemstone
• mineral

Phrases with stone

• leave no stone unturned

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

  Example

  We left no stone unturned in our search for the missing hiker.

• cast the first stone

  to be quick to criticize someone else when you are not perfect yourself

  Example

  Before you cast the first stone, remember that nobody is perfect.

• written in stone

  something that is fixed and cannot be changed

  Example

  The schedule is not written in stone, so we can still make changes if necessary.

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Summary: stone in Brief

The term 'stone' [stoʊn] refers to a hard, solid mineral material used for building, small pieces of rock found on the ground, and the seeds of certain fruits. It extends into phrases like 'leave no stone unturned,' meaning to do everything possible to find something, and idioms like 'cast the first stone,' implying criticism without self-reflection.