flagstone

noun
UK: /ˈflæɡˌstəʊn/
US: /ˈflæɡˌstoʊn/

  1. A flat piece of stone, often used for paving.

    1. The garden path is made of flagstone.
    2. They laid the flagstone carefully to create a smooth patio surface in the yard.

  2. A sedimentary rock that readily splits into slabs.

    1. The walls of the cottage were constructed of flagstone.
    2. Quarries extracting flagstone provide valuable building material for local construction.

Synonyms

paving stone slab flag

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flagstone" in English means: A flat piece of stone, often used for paving., A sedimentary rock that readily splits into slabs..

The phonetic transcription of "flagstone" is /ˈflæɡˌstəʊn/ in British English and /ˈflæɡˌstoʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flagstone": paving stone, slab, flag.

Example usage of "flagstone": "The garden path is made of flagstone.". More examples on the page.