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      Stone

      /stoʊn/

      Meaning & Definition

      noun
      A hard, solid nonmetallic mineral matter of which rock is made.
      The path was lined with smooth stones that sparkled in the sunlight.
      A small rock or fragment of mineral.
      She picked up a stone and tossed it into the lake.
      A unit of weight equal to 14 pounds (approximately 6.35 kg) used in the UK.
      He weighed 12 stone, which was considered healthy for his height.
      A piece of a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished.
      Her ring had a beautiful diamond stone set in it.
      verb
      To remove the stone from (fruit), especially in preparation for cooking or eating.
      Please stone the cherries before adding them to the pie.
      To throw stones at someone or something.
      The crowd began to stone the statue in protest.

      Etymology

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

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      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.

      Related Words

      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.

      Slang Meanings

      To stone someone
      The crowd began to stone the unpopular politician.
      To be stone (high)
      After smoking some weed, I felt completely stone.