First Known Use: 15th century
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cobblestone
noun cob·ble·stone \ˈkä-bəl-ˌstōn\
: a round stone that is used in paving streets
Full Definition of COBBLESTONE
: a naturally rounded stone larger than a pebble and smaller than a boulder; especially : such a stone used in paving a street or in construction
— cob·ble·stoned \-ˌstōnd\ adjective
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Origin of COBBLESTONE
Middle English, from cobble- (probably from cob) + stone
Rhymes with COBBLESTONE
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COBBLESTONE Defined for Kids
cobblestone
noun cob·ble·stone \ˈkä-bəl-ˌstōn\
Definition of COBBLESTONE for Kids
: a rounded stone used especially in the past to pave streets
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