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

And of course, no visit to the island of Puerto Rico is complete without exploring Viejo San Juan, a historic district that’s renowned for its cobblestone streets and centuries-old architecture. —Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025

Zakopane, about a 90-minute drive from Krakow, is an appealing town with cobblestone streets, geothermal pools, and access to hiking. —Jamie Davis Smith, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 2025

On a quaint cobblestone street in Houdan, customers file in and out of the Café de la Paroisse during the lunch rush. —Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Feb. 2025

Spend the day strolling the cobblestone streets, popping into boutiques, or taking a private boat cruise around the harbor. —Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 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