cobbled

adjective

cob·​bled ˈkä-bəld How to pronounce cobbled (audio)
: paved with cobblestones
cobbled streets

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Located on the cobbled pedestrian street in downtown Mexico City, this property—first built as a 19th-century townhome and the former residence of the late photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo—feels like staying at a minimalist bazaar. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025 The medieval cities of Haro and Logroño, a 40-minute drive apart, are filled with cobbled streets, ancient churches and lively tapas bars serving regional specialties like patatas a la riojana (potato with peppers and chorizo) and lamb chops grilled over vine cuttings. Fiona Govan, CNN Money, 10 July 2025 Plus, the chances of your luggage getting lost or left behind decrease, and maneuvering up and down stairs or along cobbled streets is significantly easier. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025 Every cobbled lane was blocked by revelers crowded outside the bars, all wearing white-and-red fiesta costumes. Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cobbled

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cobbled was in 1853

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“Cobbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobbled. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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