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flagging

flagging

8.1
A path made of flat stones laid side by side
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : pavimento
  • His design included a mosaic pattern in the flagging leading up to the front door.

Examples

  • The flagging in the garden looks beautiful.

  • The garden path was beautifully lined with flagging made from flat stones.

  • The garden's flagging was slippery after the rain, so we walked carefully.

  • We replaced the old brick path with new flagging around the perimeter of the house.

  • We chose flagging for the patio because it is durable.

  • They chose flagging to create a durable and attractive walkway around the house.

  • The old terrace featured flagging that added charm to the outdoor space.

Synonyms

flagstone
vsflagging
9 4.9

A flat thin piece of stone used to make a path or patio

is the collective pavement created when many such stones are set side by side
flag
vsflagging
  • UK
5 8.2

A flat stone used to make paths, patios, or floors

is the surface formed when many such slabs are laid next to each other
paving stone
vsflagging
3 2.8

A flat piece of stone used to make a hard surface for paths or roads

is the overall paved area made by arranging these pieces together
paving
vsflagging
1 2.2

A hard surface, like a road, made for people and vehicles to move on

is specifically the finished surface made by laying flat stones together

Surface Forms

flagging singular
flaggings plural

Morphology

flagging = flag (semi-transparent) = flag + ing

The word is built from 'flag' plus '-ing', but the stone-surface sense is somewhat specialized and not fully predictable for learners.

Etymology

Flagging (a paved surface) comes from the old word flag meaning 'a flat stone', as in flagstone. So flagging is the paving made from those flat stones.