Synonyms for
Pebble
Definition
a small smooth round stone, especially one found in a river or on a beach
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Common collocations
- smooth pebble
- small pebble
- pebble beach
- pebble dash
- pebble gray
- pebble stone
Word family
noun pebble
Usage note
A pebble is a small, smooth stone. It is often used in contexts related to beaches, gardens, or as a building material (pebble dash).
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Example sentences
- I skipped a pebble across the lake.
- The pebbles on the beach were all smooth and round.
- He collected pebbles of different colors.
- The path was covered in small pebbles.
- Bob's driveway was made of pebbles and gravel.
Quotes
If you want to be happy, be like a pebble. The happier you are, the smoother your life will be. - Israelmore Ayivor
One pebble does not make a mountain. - Ethiopian Proverb
A pebble and a diamond are alike to a blind man. - Indian Proverb