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

My taxi rattled along the cobblestone streets, past blooming jacaranda trees, the yellow Santa Catalina Arch, colonial homes painted in hues of turquoise and terracotta, and Maya women walking gracefully in handwoven huipiles (traditional tunic-like garments). —Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 28 May 2025

Style it with espadrilles and a straw tote for a picnic, or slip on flat white sandals and a denim jacket for a day of exploring cobblestone streets. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025

Wander the cobblestones, then head down to the Riverwalk for sweeping views of the Savannah River. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 May 2025

Staying in a central location like Old Town offers great walkability and no shortage of food, shopping, and the cobblestone streets of Royal Mile. —Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 23 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cobblestone

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone
• dithizone

Kids Definition

cobblestone

noun

cob·​ble·​stone ˈkäb-əl-ˌstōn 

: cobble entry 2

cobblestoned

-ˌstōnd 

adjective