cobblestone

noun

cob·​ble·​stone ˈkä-bəl-ˌstōn 

: 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

cobblestoned

ˈkä-bəl-ˌstōnd 

adjective

Examples of cobblestone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So much history creates an undeniable sense of enchantment; meandering cobblestone streets beg to be explored, picturesque bridges cross quaint rivers, and a 600-year-old astronomical clock chimes through the medieval Old Town Square. —Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024

Later, the camera swirls around the ghostly, blank shelves of the Empty Library, a present-day memorial built into the cobblestone streets of Berlin’s Bebelplatz. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2024

By Patricia Mazzei Photographs by Erika P. Rodriguez Reporting from San Juan, P.R. June 8, 2024 Feral cats have roamed the blue cobblestone streets of Old San Juan for as long as anyone can remember. —Patricia Mazzei Erika P. Rodriguez, New York Times, 8 June 2024

It’s known for its charm with some cobblestone streets and old Victorian-style homes, giving it a small-town feel while offering a wealth of eateries. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from cobble- (probably from cob) + stone

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cobblestone

noun

cob·​ble·​stone ˈkäb-əl-ˌstōn 

: cobble entry 2

cobblestoned

-ˌstōnd 

adjective