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Flagstone Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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flagstone

flag-stone

🇺🇸 /ˈfɫæɡˌstoʊn/ · 🇬🇧 /flˈæɡstəʊn/

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

in construction

A flat slab of stone used for paving.

Synonyms

flag, paver, paving stone.

Examples of usage

  • The patio was paved with flagstones.
  • She tripped on a loose flagstone in the walkway.
Context #2 | Noun

geology

A thin, flat piece of stone used for roofing or flooring.

Synonyms

shale, slate, tile.

Examples of usage

  • The house had a roof made of flagstone.
  • The kitchen floor was covered in flagstones.

Translations

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Quick facts about “flagstone”

Flagstone is a 2-syllable noun (flag-stone). It is pronounced /ˈfɫæɡˌstoʊn/ in American English and /flˈæɡstəʊn/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #31,037 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'flagstone'

The word 'flagstone' originated in the 14th century, derived from the Middle English word 'flagge' meaning turf or sod. It was originally used to refer to a flat stone slab used for paving. Over time, the term expanded to include thin, flat pieces of stone used for roofing or flooring in geology.

See also: flag, flageolet, flagon, flags, unflagging.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,037 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.