Definitions for curbstone

curbstone curb·stone

Spelling: [kurb-stohn]
IPA: /ˈkɜrbˌstoʊn/

Curbstone is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 703 anagrams from letters in curbstone (bcenorstu).

Definitions for curbstone

noun

  1. one of the stones, or a range of stones, forming a curb, as along a street.

Origin of curbstone

First recorded in 1785-95; curb + stone

Examples for curbstone

In this instance a dray was backed up to the curbstone, with paper.

He sat down upon the curbstone and buried his face in his hands.

He went out to the curbstone and scanned the road for a passing carriage.

The man on the curbstone is the arbiter of our destinies, and the standard man.

By then the cab had drawn up to the curbstone and was stopped.

A soft carpet, overlain with brown linen, is spread from the curbstone into the hall.

See him genuflecting now, to kiss the curbstone and thank Allah that he is free.

When they reached the curbstone—who should it be waiting for the cab but Mrs. and Miss Coleman!

An awning from the house door to the curbstone, and a policeman!

The posters, maculated with filth, garnished like tapestry the sweep of the curbstone.

Word Value for curbstone
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Words with friends

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