paving

noun

pav·​ing ˈpā-viŋ How to pronounce paving (audio)

Examples of paving in a Sentence

The driveway was covered with concrete paving. They had to break up the paving to lay a new gas line.
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Per a memo from the city in March about the plaza, the project is set to include accessible paving, seating and landscape features, along with the public restroom. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025 Park paving was about $140,000 and was funded by a Community Block Development Grant. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Full road closures are expected along Interstate 24 at the popular east loop in Nashville for a weekend paving project from June 20-23, the Tennessee Department of Transportation said. Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 20 June 2025 The project is set to include a bridge deck overlay, concrete surface repairs, approach paving and guardrail replacement, according to the release. Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for paving

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paving was in the 15th century

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“Paving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paving. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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paving

noun
pav·​ing
ˈpā-viŋ

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