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

Its cobblestone streets transport you back in time, while literary fans may recognize the town as the longtime home of best-selling author Nicholas Sparks. —Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025

Narrow cobblestone laneways, pastel-hued shops, and footpaths meandering past stone houses with tiny backyard vineyards—and hardly other tourists in sight—lend a sense of discovery to daily strolls on this side of the lake. —Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025

For the last several days, London Fashion Week has been offering seriously good collections for the spring/summer 2026 season, but our eyes have been on the cobblestone streets. —Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 22 Sep. 2025

For expats ready for cobblestone views and sipping coffee on a sunny terrace, the new report ranks 44 passive income and retirement visa programs. —Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025

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