cobblestone

noun

cob·​ble·​stone ˈkä-bəl-ˌstōn How to pronounce cobblestone (audio)
: 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 adjective

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Each has its own unique vibe, from trendy Karmeliterviertel to the cobblestones of Neubau and Spittelberg. Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 8 May 2026 Windows will be replaced with doors, and the seating area will be bordered by a cobblestone wall. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026 The cobblestone home was built in 1933. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 When the sun sets, your style must match the high energy of the city—think flowy dresses, fun handbags, and comfortable shoes that can handle the uneven, blue cobblestone streets of Old San Juan while dancing Bachata late into the night. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cobblestone

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cobblestone was in the 15th century

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“Cobblestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobblestone. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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cobblestone

noun
cob·​ble·​stone ˈkäb-əl-ˌstōn How to pronounce cobblestone (audio)
cobblestoned adjective

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