# cobblestone

/ˈkɑbəɫˌstoʊn/ (US) · /kˈɒbəlstˌəʊn/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cobblestone
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a small, round stone used to make a road or a path. These stones are often used in old towns to make the streets look pretty and historic.

For teachers: a small, rounded stone used as a paving material for roads or walkways. Often associated with historical or tourist districts for aesthetic reasons.

## Examples

- The old town is famous for its narrow cobblestone streets.
- Walking across the wet cobblestone path was tricky because the stones were slippery after the rain.
- The preservation society worked hard to ensure that the original cobblestone layout of the village square remained intact despite the modernization of the surrounding infrastructure.

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