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

Recent Examples on the Web

Bryce Arrington, studio manager for Blount Designs, suggests incorporating flagstone or cobblestone instead of limestone. —Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026

Teak rods line the ceilings, travertine runs across the floors, and a sculptural Virginia flagstone separates the main living areas from the private wing. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026

But to lean into this style, try growing moss between the flagstone. —Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026

Seamless transitions from your living room to the lawn; chef-grade kitchens wrapped in natural flagstone, firepits that bring families together and architectural harmony that makes your home feel twice as large. —Rosehill Gardens, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flagstone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

flagstone

noun

flag·​stone -ˌstōn 

: flag entry 5 sense 2