All Definitions for Stone
Below are all the dictionary definitions of stone:
1A hard earthen substance that can form rocks
2Especially, such substance when regarded as a building material.
3A piece of such material: a rock or a pebble.
4A gemstone, a jewel, especially a diamond.
5A unit of weight equal to 14 pounds (≈6.3503 kilograms), formerly used for various commodities (wool, cheese, etc.), but now principally used for personal weight. Abbreviated as st.
6The central part of some fruits, particularly drupes
7Consisting of the seed and a hard endocarp layer.
8A hard, stone-like deposit.
9A playing piece made of any hard material, used in various board games such as backgammon and go.
10A dull light grey or beige, like that of some stones.
11A 42-pound, precisely shaped piece of granite with a handle attached, which is bowled down the ice.
12A monument to the dead
13A gravestone or tombstone.
14Constructed of stone.
15Having the appearance of stone.
16Of a dull light grey or beige, like that of some stones.
17Used as an intensifier.
18Willing to give sexual pleasure but not to receive it.
19As a stone (used with following adjective).
20Absolutely, completely (used with following adjectives).
21To pelt with stones
22Especially, to kill by pelting with stones.
23To wall or wall up with stones.
24To remove a stone from (fruit etc.).
25To form a stone during growth, with reference to fruit etc.
26Especially of cannabis or narcotics: To intoxicate. (Usually in passive)
27To do nothing, to stare blankly into space and not pay attention when relaxing or when bored.
28To lap with an abrasive stone to remove surface irregularities.
29A mirror, or its glass.
30A testicle.
31A stand or table with a smooth, flat top of stone, commonly marble, on which to arrange the pages of a book, newspaper, etc. before printing.
32An English occupational and habitational surname from Old English, for someone who lived near a stone worked with stone, from Old English stan.
33A male given name.
34A placename:
35A market town and civil parish with a town council in Stafford borough, Staffordshire (OS grid ref SJ9034).
36A locale in the United States.
37An unincorporated community in California.
38An unincorporated community in Indiana.
39An unincorporated community and coal town in Pike County, Kentucky
40Amed for coal businessman Galen L. Stone.
41An unincorporated community in the town of Rutland, Dane County, Wisconsin.
42A village in Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell parish, Buckinghamshire, previously in Aylesbury Vale district (OS grid ref SP7811).
43A village in Ham and Stone parish, Stroud district, Gloucestershire (OS grid ref ST6895).
44A village and civil parish in Dartford borough, Kent (OS grid ref TQ5774).
45A hamlet in Maltby parish, Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire (OS grid ref SK5589).
46A village and civil parish in Wyre Forest district, Worcestershire (OS grid ref SO8575).
47A locale in England:
48Ellipsis of Stone County. [One of 75 counties in Arkansas, United States. County seat: Mountain View. It was named after natural stone formations.]
About rhymes for stone
Finding the right rhyme for stone helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "A hard earthen substance that can form rocks", stone has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Moan is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Groan works well in formal or poetic contexts. Drone is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for stone, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.