petroglyph

noun

pet·​ro·​glyph ˈpe-trə-ˌglif How to pronounce petroglyph (audio)
: a carving or inscription on a rock

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In December, two people who deputies said were photographed defacing another petroglyph in Utah were identified with help from the public, McClatchy News previously reported. Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2025 There, children can learn about petroglyphs, partake in hula dancing lessons, build volcanic structures, hunt for lizards and other gentle wildlife on the property, or splash around in the many pools on the property. Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024 Feel the breeze in your hair by renting a Jeep and venturing on dirt roads across windswept rocky terrain, discovering petroglyphs and desolate beaches along the way. Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024 Unique attractions include petroglyphs and the historic Fruita Orchards, which the park still maintains. Maya Silver, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for petroglyph

Word History

Etymology

petro- + glyph, probably after hieroglyph

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of petroglyph was in 1854

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“Petroglyph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petroglyph. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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