noun
Stonehenge
stohn-HEHNJ
noun
1
The famous prehistoric circle of huge standing stones on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England.
"Tourists gather at Stonehenge every summer solstice to watch the sunrise line up with the stones."
"No one knows for certain how the builders of Stonehenge moved such massive blocks."
How to Use Stonehenge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ancient stone circle monument in southern England, one of the world's most famous prehistoric sites.
Common pairings
visit Stonehenge
the stones of Stonehenge
Stonehenge solstice
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Etymology
From Middle English Stonhenge, literally "hanging stones" — from stone plus an old word related to "hinge", possibly describing the huge lintel stones that appear to hang across the uprights.