The meaning of STONE is a concretion of earthy or mineral matter. How to use stone in a sentence.

STONE meaning: 1. the hard, solid substance found in the ground that is often used for building, or a piece of…. Learn more.

1. Relating to or made of stone: a stone wall. 2. Made of stoneware or earthenware. 3. Complete; utter. Often used in combination: a stone liar; stone-deaf.

The word "stone" also refers to natural rock as a material, especially a building material. Natural stones used as building material include granite, marble and sandstone.

A stone is a small piece of rock that is found on the ground. He removed a stone from his shoe. The crowd began throwing stones.

Dec 7, 2025 · stone (countable and uncountable, plural stones or (UK, as unit of weight) stone) (uncountable, geology) A hard earthen substance that can form rocks; especially, such substance …

Term Usage: The term "rock" is often used in geological and scientific contexts, while "stone" is more commonly used in everyday language, architecture, and construction.