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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Hearts in their throats, champagne splashing to the flagstones, everyone runs.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Back on the wet flagstones, Juliana — a 28-year-old client service associate — informs Grant that her Italian roots are a very important part of her life.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025
How to Build a Beautiful Brick Walkway or Patio
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Wood and Stone Covered Porch
Resurface your porch with natural stone, like the flagstone on this porch.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
Photo : Molly Culver The pool is surrounded by golden flagstone terracing.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Back on the wet flagstones, Juliana — a 28-year-old client service associate — informs Grant that her Italian roots are a very important part of her life.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025
How to Build a Beautiful Brick Walkway or Patio
02 of 26
Wood and Stone Covered Porch
Resurface your porch with natural stone, like the flagstone on this porch.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
Photo : Molly Culver The pool is surrounded by golden flagstone terracing.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
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 16 Feb. 2025.
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