Cobblestones Meaning in English
word · lemma: cobblestone
ˈkɑbəɫˌstoʊnz
KAH-buhl-stohnz
kˈɒbəlstˌəʊnz
KOB-uhl-stohnz
Definition
Rounded stones, typically set closely together, used to make old streets and roads.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly found in descriptions of historic towns or old European streets. Not to be confused with modern paving. Common collocations: 'walk on the cobblestones', 'cobblestone streets'. Usually plural.
Spanish: adoquinesPortuguese (BR): paralelepípedos - pedras de calçamentoPortuguese (PT): calçadas de pedra - paralelepípedosChinese (Simplified): 鹅卵石路面Chinese (Traditional): 鵝卵石路面Hindi: पत्थर की सड़केंArabic: حجارة الرصفBengali: পাথরের খন্ড - পাকা পাথরRussian: булыжник - брусчаткаJapanese: 玉石Vietnamese: đá cuội lát đườngKorean: 자갈돌 - 조약돌 (도로)Turkish: kaldırım taşı - arnavut taşıUrdu: گول پتھر - کوبل اسٹونIndonesian: batu bulat - batu paving
Example Sentences
The old street was made of cobblestones.
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People walked carefully over the cobblestones.
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The horse's hooves made noise on the cobblestones.
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I love how the cobblestones give the city a charming, old-world feel.
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Be careful, those cobblestones get really slippery when it rains.
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The café has tables outside right on the cobblestones.
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