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

Indeed, the district has emerged as a prime location for art galleries, jewelry stores and boutiques, offering an alternative amid the city’s rising prices dominated by high street shops and the sort of luxury stores that line the cobblestone blocks of Newbury Street. —Sofia Celeste, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024

With upscale districts for a designer spree, department stores, markets and cobblestone squares filled with independent stores, there are myriad places to explore for a bit of retail therapy. —Eva Ramirez, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

Strolling down cobblestone streets on a crisp fall/winter morning? —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024

The revelation that the Y-Foil was designed not for triathlons but for the cobblestones of Europe was almost harder to believe than the whole George Plimpton thing. —Eben Weiss, Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from cobble- (probably from cob) + stone

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cobblestone

noun

cob·​ble·​stone ˈkäb-əl-ˌstōn 

: cobble entry 2

cobblestoned

-ˌstōnd 

adjective