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

On his daily jog, Donald spots Lee heading to his car, stopping to scratch his back on the flagstone façade of Donald’s mistress’s house, right on schedule. —Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025

Over time, the library buildings expanded to encompass the cemetery, with the Crusade-era gravestones embedded in the flagstones. —Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025

Outside of the event, wander the town’s flagstone market square or leafy Thames-side footpaths, tour the Henley Distillery, and go for a Sunday roast at the Bottle & Glass Inn. —Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025

Downstairs, the focus shifts to wellness and play: a full spa with a massage room, sauna, and lounge opens out to flagstone patios and a fire-pit terrace. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025

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