fieldstone

field·stone

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [feeld-stohn]
- /ˈfildˌstoʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [feeld-stohn]
- /ˈfildˌstoʊn/

Definitions of fieldstone word

noun fieldstone unfinished stone as found in fields, especially when used for building purposes. 1
noun fieldstone Stone used in its natural form. 1
noun fieldstone building stone found in fields 0
noun fieldstone stone that has been left in its natural state, used typically to build walls, walks, etc. 0
noun fieldstone A stone found in fields and used for building. 0

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Origin of fieldstone

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800; field + stone

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Parts of speech for Fieldstone

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fieldstone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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