cobblestoned

Rounded stones underfoot

Cobblestoned describes a surface paved with cobblestones—rounded stones set into the ground to create a road or path.

The word evokes old European cities and historic districts: We wandered the cobblestoned streets of Prague.

A cobblestoned surface is charming but uneven, rough on wheels and heels alike.

charming

quaint

Attractively unfamiliar, outdated

nostalgic · romantic · atmospheric · scenic · European · old-world · village · cozy · provincial · sleepy

material

granite

Igneous rock, quartz-rich

  • basaltFine-grained volcanic stone
  • limestoneCarbonate sedimentary rock
  • settBadger's underground home

fieldstone · quarried · hewn · dressed · flagstone · porphyry · sandstone · masonry · interlocking

surface

uneven

Not smooth or balanced

textured · jolting · rugged · undulating · worn · weathered · mossy · slippery · grooved · pitted

historic

heritage

Inherited cultural legacy

colonial · ancient · landmark · monument · restoration · conservation · archaeology · artifact · relic · bygone

streetscape

alley

Narrow way between buildings

  • laneDesignated travel strip
  • squareRhombus with right angles
  • plazaPublic open square

courtyard · promenade · thoroughfare · avenue · marketplace · sidewalk · pathway · footpath · boulevard · waterfront

Opposites
surface texture/smoothness

cobblestonedsmooth

Without roughness or difficulty

asphalted · paved · flat · even · seamless

construction era/method

cobblestonedasphalted

Coated with bitumen

tarmacked · concrete · blacktop · smooth · freshly paved

paved vs. unpaved

cobblestonedunpaved

Without permanent road covering

dirt · gravel · earthen · muddy · dusty

Phrases
Family

cobblestone, cobblestones

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G