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

Pick Permeable Hardscaping Paths and patios that are paved with gravel, spaced flagstones, or porous concrete are the best choices for water-conserving gardens. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026

Leo took a pilgrimage to those ruins Tuesday, arriving during a rainstorm with sharpshooters covering the ancient flagstones and colonnades. —Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026

Two elegant lounges around the main reception hold deep velvet sofas, and the décor is all original or recreated oak panelling, intricate cornicing, 19th century fireplaces and granite flagstones. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026

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