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Definition of flagstone
flagstone
/ˈflæɡ.stoʊn/
flag · stone
Plural:flagstones
flagstone Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A flat, rectangular or irregularly shaped slab of hard, fine-grained sedimentary rock (such as sandstone, slate, or limestone) used for paving walkways, patios, and floors.
Example
"The garden path was lined with weathered flagstones that stayed cool beneath our feet."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the early 17th century as a compound of "flag" (from Middle English flagge, likely of Scandinavian origin akin to Old Norse flaga meaning "slab" or "layer of stone") and "stone".
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flagstone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flagstone