English

cobblestone

ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn, ˈkɒbl̩ˌstəʊn
Meaning: a small, round stone of a kind formerly used to cover road surfaces
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈkɒbl̩ˌstəʊn

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Example sentences

The old streets were paved with cobblestones.
The old streets were paved with cobblestones.
They decided to pave the driveway with cobblestones to give the house a more traditional look.
They decided to pave the driveway with cobblestones to give the house a more traditional look.

Usage Notes

A cobblestone is a natural stone larger than a pebble but smaller than a boulder, used for paving.

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