Examples of rock hound in a Sentence
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The Freemans, who own a successful laboratory instruments company in Florida, call themselves rock hounds and discovered their love for gem hunting in the 1990s while hiking the Appalachian Trail in Maine.
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David Abel, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Apr. 2023
Some vendors will also offer supplies and tools used by jewelry designers and rock hounds.
—oregonlive, 22 Mar. 2023
As a full-time rock hound for more than a decade, Major has seen the culture go through something of a crystal craze.
—New York Times, 31 Aug. 2021
Join other rock hounds and see earth science on display at the Washington County Fair Park & Convention Center March 14-15.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2020
Different stories Gutierrez’s acquaintances describe him as a loyal friend, a ladies man, a rock hound, a smart businessman, generous to a fault.
—Zeke MacCormack, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2018
David Abel, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Apr. 2023
Some vendors will also offer supplies and tools used by jewelry designers and rock hounds.
—oregonlive, 22 Mar. 2023
As a full-time rock hound for more than a decade, Major has seen the culture go through something of a crystal craze.
—New York Times, 31 Aug. 2021
Join other rock hounds and see earth science on display at the Washington County Fair Park & Convention Center March 14-15.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2020
Different stories Gutierrez’s acquaintances describe him as a loyal friend, a ladies man, a rock hound, a smart businessman, generous to a fault.
—Zeke MacCormack, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2018
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First Known Use
1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Rock hound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20hound. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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rock hound
noun
: a person who collects rocks and minerals as a hobby
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