cobblestone

noun
UK: /ˈkɒbəlstoʊn/
US: /ˈkɑːbəlstoʊn/

  1. A naturally rounded stone used for paving streets.

    1. The old town has a cobblestone street.
    2. Walking along the cobblestone path, I admired the historic buildings.

  2. A road or street paved with cobblestones.

    1. We drove down a narrow cobblestone.
    2. The horse-drawn carriage rattled noisily over the cobblestone surface.

Synonyms

sett paving stone block
cobblestone transitive-verb

  1. To pave a road or area with cobblestones.

    1. They cobblestone the square last year.
    2. The workers will cobblestone the entire market area to improve accessibility.
cobblestone adjective

  1. Made or paved with cobblestones.

    1. It's a cobblestone street.
    2. The old cobblestone bridge is a testament to the craftsmanship of the past.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cobblestone" in English means: A naturally rounded stone used for paving streets., A road or street paved with cobblestones..

The phonetic transcription of "cobblestone" is /ˈkɒbəlstoʊn/ in British English and /ˈkɑːbəlstoʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cobblestone": sett, paving stone, block.

Example usage of "cobblestone": "The old town has a cobblestone street.". More examples on the page.