Pumice Stone

Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːmɪs stoʊn/

Definitions of pumice stone

noun a light and porous volcanic rock formed when a gas-rich froth of glassy lava solidifies quickly

Example Sentences

A1 I use a pumice stone to smooth my feet.

A2 She bought a pumice stone to remove calluses on her heels.

B1 The spa offers a pedicure treatment that includes the use of a pumice stone.

B2 After soaking in warm water, she gently rubbed her feet with a pumice stone.

C1 The volcanic pumice stone is known for its exfoliating properties.

C2 The pumice stone is a natural abrasive that is often used in skincare products.

Examples of pumice stone in a Sentence

formal The spa uses a pumice stone to exfoliate dead skin cells during a pedicure.

informal I bought a pumice stone to scrub my heels and make them soft.

slang I swear by using a pumice stone to get rid of rough patches on my feet.

figurative Using a pumice stone to smooth out imperfections is like a metaphor for self-improvement.

Grammatical Forms of pumice stone

• plural: pumice stones
• comparative: more pumice stone
• superlative: most pumice stone
• present tense: is pumice stone
• future tense: will be pumice stone
• perfect tense: has been pumice stone
• continuous tense: is being pumice stone
• singular: pumice stone
• positive degree: pumice stone
• infinitive: to pumice stone
• gerund: pumice stoning
• participle: pumice stoned

Origin and Evolution of pumice stone

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pumice stone' originated from the Latin word 'pūmex' which means 'pumice'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'pumice stone' has remained relatively unchanged in its usage and meaning, referring to a porous volcanic rock used for exfoliating and smoothing the skin.