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

Is cobblestone ice possible this weekend? —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026

Wander around the quaint cobblestone streets of historic Tribeca before heading back to cozy up on a red banquette in the brasserie with a bowl of French onion soup. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026

The historic waterfront stretch is constructed from 19th-century cobblestones and chock-full of cute restaurants, bars, galleries, and shops, all offering spectacular views of the Savannah River and docking cargo ships. —Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026

Instead, the designer recommends textural flooring such as cobblestone, moody shower walls, and surfaces with subtle tonal variation across walls, floors, and fixtures for a more lasting impact and a calm, elegant, and layered bathroom design. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 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