Used in a Sentence

stones

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for stones.

Editorial note

I suspect there will be a couple of stepping stones before that, including some existing stepping stones that we've already walked on.

Examples15
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

The Rolling Stones, a very successful British rock band formed in the 1960s, still together in the 21st century

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of stones gathered in one view.

noun

The Rolling Stones, a very successful British rock band formed in the 1960s, still together in the 21st century

noun

A surname.

noun

(slang) Courage.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for stones.

noun

The Rolling Stones, a very successful British rock band formed in the 1960s, still together in the 21st century

noun

A surname.

noun

(slang) Courage.

noun

(slang) Testicles; balls.

Example sentences

1

I suspect there will be a couple of stepping stones before that, including some existing stepping stones that we've already walked on.

2

From stones, to papyrus, to personal diaries, and now to personal files on personal disks on personal laptops/desktops.

3

There are tons of discrete math books that should serve as stepping stones for the one listed.

4

Anyone wanting an open, free version of a given enhancement can similarly produce it starting with the same stepping stones.

5

Sticks and stones (and bombs) will break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

6

Like counting stones or apples, the both can be understood in terms of similar arithmetic.

7

Even broccoli has oxalic acid which can lead to kidney stones in high amounts.

8

They're stepping stones that hopefully lead to our escape from the solar system.

9

When did stick and stones may break my bones stop being relevant?

10

I have found Rolling Stones articles on corruption, war and peace and foreign policy to be very nuanced and well researched.

11

Most of them are stepping stones towards > further software development.

12

Someone built a simple processor with those red stones.

Quote examples

1

The result is what I call "the doghouse", it causes comments to sink to the bottom like stones for a few months, among other things.

2

"Sticks and stones will break my bones and words will most certainly kill me." The new mantra.

Proper noun examples

1

I would (did) not spend $200 to see the Stones.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use stones in a sentence?

I suspect there will be a couple of stepping stones before that, including some existing stepping stones that we've already walked on.

What does stones mean?

The Rolling Stones, a very successful British rock band formed in the 1960s, still together in the 21st century

What part of speech is stones?

stones is commonly used as noun.