flagstone
Americannoun
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Also called flag. a flat stone slab used especially for paving.
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flagstones, a walk, terrace, etc., paved with flagstones.
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rock, as sandstone or shale, suitable for splitting into flagstones.
noun
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a hard fine-textured rock, such as a sandstone or shale, that can be split up into slabs for paving
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a slab of such a rock
Etymology
Origin of flagstone
Example Sentences
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When choosing flagstone, Lockman says there are a number of considerations, in addition to visual appeal.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2023
Under the soaring hammerbeam roof inside, there was only the muffled sound of shoes on a carpet newly laid over the flagstone floor.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2022
The backyard has a large flagstone patio for entertaining, a covered porch, a grilling area, a fountain and terraced landscaping.
From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2022
Angled beams top a flagstone patio out back, which leads to a terraced backyard with leafy nooks and a fire pit.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2022
He placed two chairs on the flagstone patio by the deep end of the pool.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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