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
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For something off-the-touristy-radar, Mazatlán, located along Mexico’s stunning Pacific Coast, is known for its beaches, standout seafood, oceanfront boardwalk and the cobblestone streets of Old Town.
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Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
At sunset, the cobblestones had rattled with book-laden bicycles.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Bryce Arrington, studio manager for Blount Designs, suggests incorporating flagstone or cobblestone instead of limestone.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The maritime museum includes a historic seaport village with cobblestone, slate and gravel walkways that have to be shoveled by hand.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
At sunset, the cobblestones had rattled with book-laden bicycles.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Bryce Arrington, studio manager for Blount Designs, suggests incorporating flagstone or cobblestone instead of limestone.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The maritime museum includes a historic seaport village with cobblestone, slate and gravel walkways that have to be shoveled by hand.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Cobblestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobblestone. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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