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

Vogüé makes the cut for good reason, with ancient cobblestone streets, a medieval castle, and limestone cliffs that seem to shoot straight out of the water. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026

During the highest tides of the year in December and January, waves splash onto the lowest sections of the southbound lanes leaving cobblestones on the pavement. —Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026

Of course, Philly’s historic cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways and uneven sidewalks aren’t wheelchair- or cane-friendly, and are a challenge for people with mobility limitations. —Laura Baehr, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026

An Augustinian found the assailant’s gun on the cobblestones and turned it in. —Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 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