cobblestone

noun

cob·​ble·​stone ˈkä-bəl-ˌstōn How to pronounce cobblestone (audio)
: 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 adjective

Examples of cobblestone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With its cobblestone streets, optional funicular lift, and panoramic view, the Buda Castle grounds immerse festival-goers in a unique cultural and sensory experience. Jill Barth, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Savannah is very walkable Savannah is one of the most walkable cities in the country with 22 beautiful squares and countless cobblestone streets. Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024 The grippy rubber sole provides traction on cobblestone streets, dirt paths, and more. Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024 The Luberon, France Maybe the best thing about hiking the Luberon in Provence, France, is the storybook villages with cobblestone streets, Renaissance architecture and castle ruins through which the trails pass. Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cobblestone 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from cobble- (probably from cob) + stone

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cobblestone was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Cobblestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobblestone. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

cobblestone

noun
cob·​ble·​stone ˈkäb-əl-ˌstōn How to pronounce cobblestone (audio)
cobblestoned adjective

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