stonehenge
nounUK /ˌstəʊnˈhendʒ/
US /ˌstoʊnˈhendʒ/
A very old circle of big stones in England that people built long ago.
We learned about Stonehenge in our history class today.
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2. A famous prehistoric monument in England made of huge standing stones arranged in a circle.
Tourists travel from all over the world to see Stonehenge.
3. A place where ancient people may have held ceremonies or watched the sun and stars.
Some people think Stonehenge was used to mark the summer solstice.
4. A symbol of ancient Britain and its mysterious past.
Stonehenge appears on many postcards of England.