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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Both sturdy enough to survive cobblestone sidewalks but light enough to give you actual packing room to work with.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
As cobblestones gave way to concrete, our climate's also changed.
—Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Use this deal to snag your next cozy fleece or comfortable walking shoe—whether that be a hiking boot for the trails or a sneaker for the cobblestone streets of Rome.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Brennan has even looked up mid-meeting to spot a turtle making its slow, determined journey across the cobblestones below.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
As cobblestones gave way to concrete, our climate's also changed.
—Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Use this deal to snag your next cozy fleece or comfortable walking shoe—whether that be a hiking boot for the trails or a sneaker for the cobblestone streets of Rome.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Brennan has even looked up mid-meeting to spot a turtle making its slow, determined journey across the cobblestones below.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cobblestone
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“Cobblestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobblestone. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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