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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Pottery Barn’s bestselling curtains are on sale right now in select colors like flagstone, rosewood, blush, and adobe.
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Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
Accordion doors spill out to the backyard, which holds a flagstone-encased pool with a spillover spa, plus an alfresco dining space with a barbecue and a fire pit.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
With these colorful flagstones, lay a new garden path
for the kids to enjoy, and bird feeder and bath.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2025
The custom flagstone patio includes a firepit, Edison lighting, and wiring for a TV or projector.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025
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Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
Accordion doors spill out to the backyard, which holds a flagstone-encased pool with a spillover spa, plus an alfresco dining space with a barbecue and a fire pit.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
With these colorful flagstones, lay a new garden path
for the kids to enjoy, and bird feeder and bath.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2025
The custom flagstone patio includes a firepit, Edison lighting, and wiring for a TV or projector.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025
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“Flagstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagstone. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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