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

The robust menu aims to satiate hungry tourists who’ve spent long hours pounding the black sampietrini cobblestones of the vast open-air museum that is the Eternal City. — Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Georgia is culturally alive and vibrant—polyphonic singing seen and heard through swirling traditional dances, finally, felt through ancient cobblestones underfoot. — Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

The ceremony took place in a cobblestone courtyard at Finca Comassema overlooking the Tramuntana Mountains. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

Not the part with cobblestone streets, $20 million lofts, and boutiques that sell $500 Japanese denim jeans. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 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