cobblestone

noun

cob·​ble·​stone ˈkä-bəl-ˌstōn How to pronounce cobblestone (audio)
: 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 adjective

Examples of cobblestone in a Sentence

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Swannanoa still reeling In Swannanoa, just a few miles from Asheville’s cobblestone streets and Black Mountain’s bustling breweries, piles of debris and ramshackle homes still line the roads. Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2025 The air through the cobblestone streets, the people down the Rhine River on lunch breaks; all part of a manner of existence. Megan Feringa, New York Times, 3 July 2025 Wear it straight from exploring historic cobblestone streets to a fancy dinner. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025 The idea of crutches on cobblestone streets was comical, ridiculous and potentially dangerous. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cobblestone

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cobblestone was in the 15th century

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“Cobblestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobblestone. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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cobblestone

noun
cob·​ble·​stone ˈkäb-əl-ˌstōn How to pronounce cobblestone (audio)
cobblestoned adjective

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