Synonyms for granite
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz. Usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole. Granite is quarried for building stone, road gravel, decorative stone, and tombstones. Common colors are gray, white, pink, and yellow-brown.
Related words
- Word family
- granitelike granitic granitiform
Forms
- Plural
- granites → stones…
Example sentences
- stone He alters the altar while chipping away the stone.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| granite | falling | |
| stone | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- stone1