Definition

1. Noun:
   • A flat, typically rectangular piece of stone used for paving: A "flagstone" is a flat slab of stone, often naturally stratified so it splits into layers, used for paving walkways, patios, or floors.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The garden path was made of irregular flagstones.
  • They chose sandstone flagstones for the patio.

Advanced Usage

• "Flagstone terrace/path/floor": Common collocations describing surfaces paved with flagstones.
  • The old castle had a vast flagstone floor in the great hall.

Variants and Related Words

• Flag (noun, less common): A shortened, informal form for flagstone.
  • They laid the flags for the new courtyard.
• Flagging (noun): The collective material or the process of laying flagstones.
  • The flagging on the path was expertly done.

Synonyms

• Paving stone: A general term for a stone used to pave a surface.
• Slab: A broad, flat, thick piece of stone, which may be used for paving.
• Paver: A manufactured or natural stone block used for paving.

Related Phrases

• "To lay flagstones": The action of installing flagstones to create a paved surface.
  • It took a week to lay all the flagstones for the walkway.

Noun

1. stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones