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Pebble

Verb / ˈpebʌl / Another word for pebble — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small smooth round stone, especially one found in a river or on a beach

Synonyms & similar words

rock stone gravel cobble boulder clast shingle scree chip fragment nugget pebblestone pebbly pebblework lith concretion clod crumb particle speck

Synonyms by register

Formal

granule particle fragment

Informal

stone rock bit

Literary

shingle cobble

Antonyms

boulder mountain cliff rock mass large stone

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).

Example sentences

  1. I skipped a pebble across the lake.
  2. The pebbles on the beach were all smooth and round.
  3. He collected pebbles of different colors.
  4. The path was covered in small pebbles.
  5. 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

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