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

Think wide-leg pants that don’t wrinkle, crossbody bags to fashionably free up your hands, and comfortable shoes that can handle both cobblestone streets and long security lines. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025

It’s characterized by old structures, cobblestone streets, museums, and restaurants. —Essence, 30 Apr. 2025

The cobblestone streets lead to ruins (like the imposing Sacsayhuamán fortress), museums (including the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art and Inca Museum) and attractions (like the ornate Cuzco cathedral and Plaza Mayor). —Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

These hold up through rainstorms, cobblestone streets, and sandy and rocky beaches without losing their shape or looking worn down. —Samantha Leal, StyleCaster, 25 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