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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To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.
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Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Follow shaded flagstone paths past quiet nooks ringed with wrought iron benches and walls of greenery.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
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
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Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Follow shaded flagstone paths past quiet nooks ringed with wrought iron benches and walls of greenery.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
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
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 3 Jun. 2025.
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