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 trail leads visitors from the gates of the Orioles’ ballpark to the doorstep of the institution, tucked away in the cobblestone streets of Pigtown and surrounded by lines of rowhouses. —Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024

Published on July 17, 2024 Photo : Chris Foster for Sotheby’s International Realty Photo : Chris Foster for Sotheby’s International Realty The cobblestone driveway. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 July 2024

The estate also touts 19 waterfront acres and a private cobblestone beach. —Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024

The famous Miller brewery (4251 W. State St.) also maintains some of its old architecture and cobblestone roadways. —Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cobblestone

noun

cob·​ble·​stone ˈkäb-əl-ˌstōn 

: cobble entry 2

cobblestoned

-ˌstōnd 

adjective