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
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Wander this charming neighborhood’s cobblestone streets to explore its opulent palaces, charming gardens, and St. Nicholas Church.
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The flat is positioned on a cobblestone street and within a 1600s building, offering both a historic yet modern feel.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
Stellenbosch, South Africa’s second oldest town, turns up the charm each autumn with its cobblestone streets and historic oak trees.
—Hillary Richard, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
The building, a former Dutch warehouse, has obvious history as does the cobblestone street dating back to the city’s days as New Amsterdam.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The flat is positioned on a cobblestone street and within a 1600s building, offering both a historic yet modern feel.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
Stellenbosch, South Africa’s second oldest town, turns up the charm each autumn with its cobblestone streets and historic oak trees.
—Hillary Richard, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
The building, a former Dutch warehouse, has obvious history as does the cobblestone street dating back to the city’s days as New Amsterdam.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cobblestone
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“Cobblestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobblestone. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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