brimstone
Translation
brimstone, sulphur
Examples
The air smelled of brimstone.
The air smelt of brimstone.
He preached of fire and brimstone.
He preached of fire and brimstone.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) brimstone The air smelled of brimstone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sulphur
Etymology
From Old English 'brynstān', from 'bryne' (burn) + 'stān' (stone). Literally 'burning stone'.
Memory Tips
Often associated with the phrase 'fire and brimstone', referring to hell or damnation in religious contexts.