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

Lots of blond wood and large flagstones. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026

The june bug traverses the flagstones lit through the glass door. — María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026

Opt for natural stones like flagstone or slate to build the fire pit and design a walkway that leads directly to this focal point. — Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 26 May 2026

Stained glass, vintage floral china, and a bright, airy dining room set the tone, while a leafy flagstone patio invites you to linger over wine or espresso. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 8 May 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