flagstone
noun
flag·stone
ˈflag-ˌstōn 
plural flagstones
: a hard stone with uniform internal layers that split easily into flat pieces suitable for paving
We chose flagstone for the walkway.
flagstone steps
also
: a piece of such stone
The patio is paved with flagstones.
called also flag
Examples of flagstone in a Sentence
a walkway paved with flagstones
Recent Examples on the Web
The home itself is entered via a gothic arched front door, which opens up to a grand reception hall decked out with high ceilings and flagstone flooring.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2024
The city of Split has long been a tourist magnet, famous for the churches and flagstones of its picturesque Old Town, and for the beauty of the rocky, sparkling Croatian coastline.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2024
My favorite part of the house is a huge flagstone wall – no fireplace – just a beautiful stone wall that was perfect for placing a custom concrete and steel 10-foot table against, designed and built by my architect friend.
—Liz Logan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Don’t switch to flagstones just because of the weed and tripping issues.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2024
The city of Split has long been a tourist magnet, famous for the churches and flagstones of its picturesque Old Town, and for the beauty of the rocky, sparkling Croatian coastline.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2024
My favorite part of the house is a huge flagstone wall – no fireplace – just a beautiful stone wall that was perfect for placing a custom concrete and steel 10-foot table against, designed and built by my architect friend.
—Liz Logan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Don’t switch to flagstones just because of the weed and tripping issues.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023
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“Flagstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagstone. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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