Pebble

/ˈpɛb.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small, rounded stone, often found on beaches or riverbeds.

She picked up a smooth pebble from the shore and tossed it into the water.

A naturally rounded fragment of rock, usually less than 64 mm in diameter.

The children enjoyed collecting pebbles of different colors and shapes.

A small stone used in landscaping or as aquarium gravel.

The garden was enhanced with decorative pebbles around the flower beds.

verb

To cover or pave with pebbles.

They decided to pebble the driveway for a rustic look.

Middle English 'pebbel', from Old English 'pæbbel', of uncertain origin.

pebble in the pond

A minor occurrence that has a larger impact.

two pebbles in a pond

Refers to two small issues with potential significant impacts.

gravel

Small fragments of stone, typically used for surfacing paths.

boulder

A large rock, typically larger than a pebble.

A minor obstacle or issue.

Don't worry about it; it's just a pebble in the road.

Something trivial or insignificant.

To me, that was just a pebble in the grand scheme of things.