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

Dress it up with a pair of sleek mules from Dream Pairs, featuring a low, walkable heel that can handle cobblestones with ease. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026

One five-star reviewer loves Ecco shoes for traveling through Europe and can wear them for walking 10 miles on cobblestone roads in complete comfort. —Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026

On Friday night, the buzzy energy of Milan was punctuated with the rhythm of heels striking the cobblestones. —Sofia Viganò, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026

For something off-the-touristy-radar, Mazatlán, located along Mexico’s stunning Pacific Coast, is known for its beaches, standout seafood, oceanfront boardwalk and the cobblestone streets of Old Town. —Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026

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