cobblestone

[US]/'kɒbl,stəʊn/
[UK]/'kɑblstonz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. rounded stones, pebbles.

Phrases & Collocations

paved with cobblestones

cobblestone street

Example Sentences

the uneven surface of a cobblestone road.See Synonyms at rough

Can you imagine the racket made by a line of empty trailer trucks rolling along cobblestone streets?

marble; granite; sandstone; limestone; slate; countertop; slab; sink; tile; pebble; kerbstone; cobblestone;

The old town was paved with cobblestones.

She walked carefully on the uneven cobblestone path.

The historic district is known for its charming cobblestone streets.

The carriage rattled over the cobblestones.

The cafe had outdoor seating on a cobblestone patio.

The cobblestone bridge spanned the river.

Tourists enjoy strolling along the cobblestone streets of the old town.

The cobblestone surface can be slippery when wet.

The quaint village was lined with cobblestone houses.

The cobblestone path led to a secluded garden.

Real-world Examples

Some streets in Washington, DC still have the cobblestones from over a hundred years ago.

Source: VOA Vocabulary Explanation

They have torn up cobblestones to serve as projectiles and set fire to cars and even buildings.

Source: BBC Listening December 2018 Collection

The city is full of beautiful cobblestone streets.

Source: Emma's delicious English

Oh, my gosh. The little cobblestones.

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

For Halloween, we can dress him as a cobblestone.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 8

Drift through narrow cobblestone streets, which have changed little in 750 years.

Source: Cloud Travel Handbook

" And never will, " a voice said sadly. The cobblestones rushed up to kiss him.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

Its charming cobblestone streets with Parisian-style flair show a love for haute couture and fine cuisine.

Source: Vacation Travel City Guide: North America Edition

This picturesque area is lined with narrow cobblestone streets and features well-preserved buildings from the Renaissance period.

Source: Travel around the world

As you stroll along winding cobblestone streets, you will find tiles or azulejos are everywhere in Lisbon.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2020 Compilation

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