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cobblestone


cob·ble·stone

noun \ˈkä-bəl-ˌstōn\

Definition of COBBLESTONE

: a naturally rounded stone larger than a pebble and smaller than a boulder; especially : such a stone used in paving a street or in construction
cob·ble·stoned \-ˌstōnd\ adjective

Origin of COBBLESTONE

Middle English, from cobble- (probably from cob) + stone
First Known Use: 15th century

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