cobblestone Meaning & Definition
/ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn/
What Does Cobblestone Mean?
Cobblestone is used as a noun meaning A rounded stone from a river bed, fit for use as ballast in ships and for paving roads. It can also mean Cobblestones viewed as a building or paving material.
Cobblestone: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn/ |
| Synonyms | sett, paved and cobblestoned |
| Plural | cobblestones |
Cobblestone Definition (Noun)
- A rounded stone from a river bed, fit for use as ballast in ships and for paving roads.
- Cobblestones viewed as a building or paving material.
The road was paved in cobblestone.
Synonyms of Cobblestone
Cobblestone synonyms and antonyms →Cobblestone in a Sentence
The road was paved in cobblestone.
Word Forms & Grammar
cobblestone (countable and uncountable, plural cobblestones)
Words That Rhyme With Cobblestone
Origin of Cobblestone
From Middle English cobylstone, cobyllstone, kobilstane, kobill-stane, equivalent to cobble + stone. Compare Old Norse köppusteinn (“boulder”), Danish kampesten (“boulder”).
Quick Answers About Cobblestone
What part of speech is cobblestone?
Cobblestone is a noun.
What is another word for cobblestone?
You can replace cobblestone with words such as sett, paved and cobblestoned. See the full list of cobblestone synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cobblestone?
The plural of cobblestone is cobblestones.