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

Croatia Croatia’s natural beauty is breathtaking… pristine turquoise sea, dramatic sloping vineyards, picturesque cobblestone streets, historic churches and castles, all surrounded by fields of grapes, olives, and lavender. —Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025

The faux suede looks sleek and fashionable, while the padded footbeds and non-slip soles provide practicality for rainy cobblestone streets or long walks to dinner. —Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025

Only a 10-minute stroll down a maze of cobblestone streets from the birthplace of Vlad Dracul — who inspired the fictional, bloodsucking Count Dracula — sits an empty but remarkably well-preserved synagogue in a fairy-tale town that no longer has any Jews. —Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025

Traveling to Galway Bohemian and welcoming, Galway is a west coast gem with cobblestone streets, live music and a gorgeous coastline. —Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 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