flagstone

noun

flag·​stone ˈflag-ˌstōn How to pronounce flagstone (audio)
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
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Other tasks may include repairing flagstone patio, replacing log sills and reglazing windows. Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 14 Apr. 2025 Thandiwe Newton’s Former Rustic-Chic SoCal Retreat Hits the Market for $4.2 Million The grounds are spotlighted by a spacious flagstone terrace that’s ideal for alfresco lounging amid mature oak trees, plus wood decks hosting a swim spa, a hot tub, and a fire pit. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025 Set atop flagstone pavers, the outdoor dining area is designed for alfresco meals. Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025 Archways are positioned to act as doorways, while varying the materials underfoot—gravel, flagstone, grass—delineates each space. Teresa Woodard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flagstone

Word History

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flagstone was in 1730

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“Flagstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagstone. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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flagstone

noun
flag·​stone -ˌstōn How to pronounce flagstone (audio)

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