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
Examples of cobblestone in a Sentence
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In the heart of Zurich lies the old town, Altstadt, with its cobblestone alleys, cozy bars, high-end boutiques, and medieval cathedrals.
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024
Designed by architect John Ike and completed in 2004 by Horizon Builders, the estate is hidden away behind double gates and a lengthy cobblestone driveway lined with trees that empties out at a French limestone and mansard-roof mansion spanning four stories.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 May 2024
There’s Rosemary Beach, an elevated shore experience with cobblestone streets filled with boutiques and trendy restaurants, as well as Santa Rosa Beach, known for its nature preserves and white sand beaches.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
In a place where every cobblestone can be imagined to echo the footfalls of emperors and saints, Woodman’s operatic vision reached its fullest expression.
—Chris Wiley, The New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2024
The streets became a gritty wasteland until the 1950s and ‘60’s, when artists seeking cheap space began to move into the vast, lofty spaces contained within the distinctive cast iron facades that line the area’s cobblestone streets.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
One day, Lockshin and his classmates marched across the cobblestones of Red Square to Vladimir Lenin’s tomb to pay tribute to the waxy corpse of the country’s most sacred personage.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Meander through cobblestone streets to discover an array of galleries, studios, and boutiques showcasing local and regional artists.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Finally, watch waiters race the cobblestone streets of Paris holding trays full of items.
—CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024
Designed by architect John Ike and completed in 2004 by Horizon Builders, the estate is hidden away behind double gates and a lengthy cobblestone driveway lined with trees that empties out at a French limestone and mansard-roof mansion spanning four stories.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 May 2024
There’s Rosemary Beach, an elevated shore experience with cobblestone streets filled with boutiques and trendy restaurants, as well as Santa Rosa Beach, known for its nature preserves and white sand beaches.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
In a place where every cobblestone can be imagined to echo the footfalls of emperors and saints, Woodman’s operatic vision reached its fullest expression.
—Chris Wiley, The New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2024
The streets became a gritty wasteland until the 1950s and ‘60’s, when artists seeking cheap space began to move into the vast, lofty spaces contained within the distinctive cast iron facades that line the area’s cobblestone streets.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
One day, Lockshin and his classmates marched across the cobblestones of Red Square to Vladimir Lenin’s tomb to pay tribute to the waxy corpse of the country’s most sacred personage.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Meander through cobblestone streets to discover an array of galleries, studios, and boutiques showcasing local and regional artists.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Finally, watch waiters race the cobblestone streets of Paris holding trays full of items.
—CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Cobblestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobblestone. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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