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

Installing a cobblestone berm, elevating homes and adding sand to the beach have all been suggested. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Now up to 50 percent off, these sleek faux-leather flats feature a rubber platform sole with excellent grip on slippery airport floors and European cobblestone streets. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

The square and canals of Venice are famously packed with shorts-and-sneaker-sporting tourists in late summer and even historic homes on small cobblestone streets have been converted to Airbnbs. — Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Summers in Portland, Maine, are legendary—between the briny sea air, endless lobster rolls, and the charming boutiques that line the cobblestone streets of the Old Port district. — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 7 Sep. 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