adobe

Example Sentences

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Eventually, however, the lush commons became something like adobe hills.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025

Today, the two-story adobe residence is a local, state and national historic landmark offering year-round exhibitions, educational programs and cultural events that explore the many identities of the West.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025

Hackman was a lover of the arts and a painter himself, so he fit in well: Santa Fe is known for its iconic adobe architecture and is home to more than 250 galleries.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

“Fortunately, we know a lot more about adobe than we did 50 years ago. It can be classified, tested and engineered just like any other building material.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025

It had a dirt floor packed down from many water sprinklings, and its walls were smooth-plastered adobe.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya