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

In the height of summer, thousands of visitors cram narrow cobblestone streets, lining up for hours in the heat to capture the island’s famed sunset over the caldera. —Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 16 Dec. 2024

At its heart is a massive, glittering lake, and the historic center of town has medieval architecture, Gothic churches, and cobblestone streets. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024

Fans can visit Vail Village and walk down its cobblestone streets while taking in the Bavarian-style buildings and culture. —Sophie Dodd, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024

Groups will take in the cobblestone streets of Strasbourg, see the city via a canal boat, and wander the 15th-century Cathedral de Notre Dame at leisure, followed by a macaroon-making class aboard the ship. —Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 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