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

The Somerset Maxi Shirt Dress Bold and versatile, this dress will turn heads on the beach, at the office, or on cobblestone streets. —Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025

Take to the cobblestone streets, explore their ornate gold-leaf interiors and immerse yourself in 16th century tales of Spanish conquistadors and indigenous resilience. —Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

Smartly dressed in black topcoat and hat, a leash dangling in his left hand, Caillebotte looks down at the cobblestone pavement at his sheepdog, who awaits its master’s next move. —James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025

One of the great things for me about D.C. is walking through Georgetown, going up the street and turning left, tripping over cobblestones and suddenly seeing houses that are hundreds of years old. —Amy Alipio, AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 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