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

It’s logged serious miles with me, from rolling across the cobblestones of Florence to the sweeping landscapes of Montana without so much as a loose wheel. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

Hiking up Lisbon’s slick, cobblestone hills? —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026

Dalrymple also noted that people are eager to lean into organic materials such as clay, terra-cotta, reclaimed brick and wood, bluestone, cobblestone, and other natural elements for countertops, backsplashes, cabinetry, and flooring. —Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026

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

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