Definition

Noun: A flat, typically rectangular piece of stone, concrete, or other durable material, manufactured or naturally shaped for use in creating a paved surface, such as a walkway, patio, or road.

Usage

A "paving stone" is a single unit used in construction. It is laid in conjunction with many others to form a continuous, solid surface. The term refers to the individual piece itself. - The mason carefully placed each paving stone in the pattern. - We need to buy fifty more paving stones to finish the patio.

Advanced Usage

• "to set like a paving stone": Used metaphorically to describe something that is laid down or established in a very firm, solid, or permanent manner.
  • The treaty's terms were set like a paving stone, leaving no room for future amendment.

Variants and Related Words

• Pavers (n): A common synonym for paving stones, often used interchangeably.
• Flagstone (n): A specific type of flat paving stone, typically made of sandstone or slate, used for walkways.
• Cobblestone (n): A naturally rounded stone, historically used for paving streets, distinct from the typically flat, cut "paving stone."
• Paving (n): The collective surface formed by laying paving stones; the finished product or the material used.

Synonyms

• Paver
• Flag
• Slab (when referring to a large, flat paving stone)

Related Phrases

• Paving stone path: A path or walkway made from paving stones.
• Interlocking paving stone: A type of paving stone designed with edges that fit tightly together without mortar.

Noun

1. a stone used for paving