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Definition of cobblestone

cobblestone

/ˈkɑː.bəlˌstoʊn/
cob · ble · stone
Plural:cobblestones
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Adjective:cobblestoned
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Past Simple:cobblestoned
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Past Participle:cobblestoned
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Present Participle:cobblestoning
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cobblestone Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, naturally rounded stone, especially one smoothed by water and used for paving streets or courtyards.

Example

"The horse-drawn carriage clattered loudly across the damp cobblestones of the old town square."

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• verb

1

To pave or surface a road, walkway, or courtyard with cobblestones.

Example

"The city council voted to cobblestone the historic pedestrian lane to preserve its traditional appearance."

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• Nearby Words

cobbled
cobbler
cobblers
cobblestone
cobblestoned
cobia
cobra

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English by combining "cobble" (from "cob," denoting a rounded lump) with "stone," from Old English "stan."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cobblestone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cobblestone
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