Synonyms for

Stone

Noun / stəʊn / Another word for stone — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a hard, solid mineral material

Synonyms & similar words

lapidate rock gem gemstone endocarp pit rock pebble boulder gravel gem mineral block cobblestone slate marble granite limestone sandstone quartz agate jade topaz turquoise coral

Synonyms by register

Formal

rock mineral aggregate geode

Informal

rock pebble boulder

Literary

gem jewel flint

Antonyms

flesh spirit water air life softness fluidity

Common collocations

  • stone wall
  • stone cold
  • heart of stone
  • stone age
  • stone ground
  • stone tablet
  • stone mason

Word family

noun stone
verb stone
adjective stony

Usage note

While 'stone' can refer to a single piece of rock, it is often used in a collective sense for building materials. 'Stony' is the common adjective form.

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Example sentences

  1. I skipped a stone on the lake.
  2. The statue was made of stone.
  3. She built a stone tower with her blocks.
  4. The path was made of small stones.
  5. He sharpened the knife on a stone.

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