Meaning & Definition of word "Stone"

Stone

/stoʊn/

1. A hard, solid nonmetallic mineral matter of which rock is made.
- Example: The path was lined with smooth stones that sparkled in the sunlight.
2. A small rock or fragment of mineral.
- Example: She picked up a stone and tossed it into the lake.
3. A unit of weight equal to 14 pounds (approximately 6.35 kg) used in the UK.
- Example: He weighed 12 stone, which was considered healthy for his height.
4. A piece of a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished.
- Example: Her ring had a beautiful diamond stone set in it.

1. To remove the stone from (fruit), especially in preparation for cooking or eating.
- Example: Please stone the cherries before adding them to the pie.
2. To throw stones at someone or something.
- Example: The crowd began to stone the statue in protest.

Old English 'stān', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'steen' and German 'Stein'.

a stone's throw away:

Very close distance.

set in stone:

Fixed and not subject to change.

stone cold:

Completely cold or emotionally unresponsive.

cast in stone:

Made permanent and unchangeable.

leave no stone unturned:

Try every possible course of action.

gravel:

Small, loose stones used for building.

marble:

A type of stone used for sculptures and buildings.

slate:

A fine-grained metamorphic rock.

quarry:

A place where stone is excavated.

pebble:

A small rounded stone.

Meaning: To stone someone

Example Sentence: The crowd began to stone the unpopular politician.

Meaning: To be stone (high)

Example Sentence: After smoking some weed, I felt completely stone.