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
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Other tasks may include repairing flagstone patio, replacing log sills and reglazing windows.
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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
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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
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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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