Examples of “brimstone” in a Sentence

noun An old-fashioned name for sulfur, especially as used in religious writing to describe the fire and punishment of hell.

• The preacher warned of fire and brimstone for sinners.
• Brimstone was once mined for making gunpowder and matches.

noun A pale yellow butterfly common in Europe.

• A brimstone fluttered past the hedge in early spring.