Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quarry
noun
/ˈkwɔːri/
Definition
A place where stone, rock, or other materials are extracted from the ground.
Examples
- The builders went to the quarry to collect limestone for the new house.
- In the old days, laborers would spend hours working in the quarry.
- He visited the granite quarry to see how stone was cut and processed.
Meaning
A quarry is a site where minerals or resources are obtained by digging or blasting the earth. It often refers to the extraction of building stones or materials.
Synonyms
- pit
- mine
- excavation
- dig
