soapstone
noun
soap·stone ˈsōp-ˌstōn 
: a soft stone having a soapy feel and composed essentially of talc, chlorite, and often some magnetite
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The moody space just off the entry boasts inky blue built-ins with crisp, clean lines and the same soapstone countertops used in the kitchen and baths. 
Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 17 Aug. 2022 Eliminating clutter is one of the principles underpinning Japanese design, and Sass deftly demonstrates it in the form of an arresting 10-foot-long island topped with a massive block of soapstone. House Beautiful, 22 July 2022 The deep red cabinets and range in Shavonda Gardner's kitchen add a fun and unexpected contrast to the copper pots and soapstone counters. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 22 July 2022 For the kitchen, Pearlstein found a working antique Wedgewood stove and installed era-evoking soapstone counters and Marmoleum floor. oregonlive, 21 June 2022 Dark soapstone-look black quartzite countertops are a counter-point to the main kitchen's Iceberg quartzite. Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2022 Features include a white quartz counter on a center island, with work surfaces of contrasting soapstone and cabinets along the perimeter. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2022 They've been made from corn husks and animal bones, soapstone and wood, leather and wax. Jennifer G. Sullivan, Allure, 31 Dec. 2021 From the bathroom tiling to the Brazilian soapstone fireplace, each detail seeks to blend the retro spirit of the original interiors with a modern color palette that draws inspiration from the ranch’s beautiful natural setting. Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 10 Dec. 2021 See More
Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 17 Aug. 2022 Eliminating clutter is one of the principles underpinning Japanese design, and Sass deftly demonstrates it in the form of an arresting 10-foot-long island topped with a massive block of soapstone. House Beautiful, 22 July 2022 The deep red cabinets and range in Shavonda Gardner's kitchen add a fun and unexpected contrast to the copper pots and soapstone counters. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 22 July 2022 For the kitchen, Pearlstein found a working antique Wedgewood stove and installed era-evoking soapstone counters and Marmoleum floor. oregonlive, 21 June 2022 Dark soapstone-look black quartzite countertops are a counter-point to the main kitchen's Iceberg quartzite. Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2022 Features include a white quartz counter on a center island, with work surfaces of contrasting soapstone and cabinets along the perimeter. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2022 They've been made from corn husks and animal bones, soapstone and wood, leather and wax. Jennifer G. Sullivan, Allure, 31 Dec. 2021 From the bathroom tiling to the Brazilian soapstone fireplace, each detail seeks to blend the retro spirit of the original interiors with a modern color palette that draws inspiration from the ranch’s beautiful natural setting. Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 10 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1681, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
soapstone
noun
soap·stone ˈsōp-ˌstōn
: a soft stone that has a soapy or greasy feeling