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

This area is a labyrinth of cobblestone streets, cafés, markets, and buildings with colorful architecture. —Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

Clara, then 12, lived through the German artillery fire that destroyed many of Campobasso’s public buildings and added further cracks to its cobblestone streets. —Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025

Many rooms offer stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside or the village’s cobblestone streets. —Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025

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

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