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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Rounding it all out are the resort-like grounds showcased by a 50-foot pool surrounded by a flagstone sundeck and a 2,000-square-foot pergola, along with a three-car garage and parking for more than 200 vehicles. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024 The ancient site shared more features with the temple described in the Book of Kings than any uncovered before or since, including walls carved in reliefs of lions and cherubs, a courtyard paved in flagstones, a monumental staircase guarded by sphinxes and a multistory hallway. Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024 The structure is made largely of local sandstone, flagstone, and wood accents, fully embracing Wright’s organic design ethos. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024 Just beyond were two flagstones, almost swallowed by the grass that grew thickly around and between them, like two rocks in a stream, to hop across. Caleb Crain, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024 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 23 Dec. 2024.

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flagstone

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

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