gladstone

ˈɡlædstən

Definitions

1. noun

A type of sandstone named after William Ewart Gladstone, an 18th-century British statesman.

“The geologist collected a sample of Gladstone sandstone during the expedition.”

2. proper noun

A city in Queensland, Australia, and a town in New South Wales, Australia.

“Gladstone is a major port city in Queensland, Australia.”

Synonyms

  • sandstone
  • stone

Antonyms

  • clay
  • soil