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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The biggest change has, of course, been the paving over of a large area of the Kennedy-era lawn to resemble a concrete patio. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 Work in the area began last November and was completed in June on the paving of curb ramps and striping along San Andres Drive and the driveway by the intersection of Flower Hill Promenade. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025 No additional detainees can be sent to the facility, and no more additional lighting, fencing, paving, buildings or tents can be added to the camp. Mike Schneider, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025 The earlier order blocked construction from adding new filling, paving, or infrastructure. Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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paving

noun
pav·​ing
ˈpā-viŋ

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