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

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

Or, the quaint cobblestone streets that lead to the historic wharves. —Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025

After centuries of delighting visitors with its miles of pristine beaches, charming cobblestone streets, and vibrant culture, the rest of the world has finally gotten word about all that St. Augustine has to offer. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025

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