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 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In Edinburgh on Monday, crowds thronged the city’s cobblestone streets, hoping to catch a glimpse of the hearse that transported Queen Elizabeth to St. Giles’ Cathedral. 
Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Even though this town is the definition of Southern, it's also filled with countless similarities to European cities, like grand churches, cobblestone streets, and short, colorful buildings. Lauren Smith Mcdonough And Janaya Wecker, House Beautiful, 1 Sep. 2022 In Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood, known for its cobblestone streets and Federal-style townhouses, homes sometimes stay in the same families for generations, said Boston native Nate Walton. Libertina Brandt, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 The city's cobblestone streets and walls are used to represent the ancient world in House of the Dragon, according to Booking.com. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2022 Enjoy morning runs along the beach, strolls through the historic cobblestone streets, and drives on the sandy white beaches. Kara Thompson, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2022 As the tour strolls along the ancient cobblestone streets of the French Quarter, some pause to catch the sound of buskers playing jazz, the music that made the city famous, and admire historic buildings with graceful wrought iron balconies. Tracey Teo, ajc, 21 July 2022 Travelers with mobility challenges will find the cobblestone streets and alleyways and sidewalks buckled by tree roots cumbersome. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Ischia is an authentic Italian paradise filled with luxurious thermal hot springs and winding cobblestone streets brightened by bougainvillea, all attracting a growing number of the jet set arriving by private yacht. Jim Dobson, Forbes, 15 July 2022 See More
Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Even though this town is the definition of Southern, it's also filled with countless similarities to European cities, like grand churches, cobblestone streets, and short, colorful buildings. Lauren Smith Mcdonough And Janaya Wecker, House Beautiful, 1 Sep. 2022 In Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood, known for its cobblestone streets and Federal-style townhouses, homes sometimes stay in the same families for generations, said Boston native Nate Walton. Libertina Brandt, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 The city's cobblestone streets and walls are used to represent the ancient world in House of the Dragon, according to Booking.com. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2022 Enjoy morning runs along the beach, strolls through the historic cobblestone streets, and drives on the sandy white beaches. Kara Thompson, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2022 As the tour strolls along the ancient cobblestone streets of the French Quarter, some pause to catch the sound of buskers playing jazz, the music that made the city famous, and admire historic buildings with graceful wrought iron balconies. Tracey Teo, ajc, 21 July 2022 Travelers with mobility challenges will find the cobblestone streets and alleyways and sidewalks buckled by tree roots cumbersome. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Ischia is an authentic Italian paradise filled with luxurious thermal hot springs and winding cobblestone streets brightened by bougainvillea, all attracting a growing number of the jet set arriving by private yacht. Jim Dobson, Forbes, 15 July 2022 See More 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 ˈkä-bəl-ˌstōn
: a rounded stone used especially in the past to pave streets