B2nounsciencenature
US/ˈɡræn.ɪt/
UK/ˈɡræn.ɪt/
a very hard gray rock used for building and for kitchen surfaces
In context
The old bridge is built from blocks of local granite.
Granite forms when magma cools slowly deep underground.
We chose a granite countertop because it is hard to scratch.
Words that go with granite
noun + noun
- granite countertopThe kitchen has a black granite countertop.
- granite cliffClimbers slowly crossed the granite cliff.
noun + preposition
- block of graniteThe monument is a single block of granite.
adjective + noun
- solid graniteThe steps are cut from solid granite.
- polished graniteThe hotel lobby has floors of polished granite.