repave

verb

re·​pave (ˌ)rē-ˈpāv 

variants or less commonly re-pave

repaved also re-paved; repaving also re-paving

transitive + intransitive

: to pave (something) again

repaved the road

This project will include … fixing curbs and sidewalks, and re-paving with asphalt.

—Rick Rector

Examples of repave in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The plan includes repaving four ramps, with only one being shut down at a time. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026

Once the excavation site is fully filled, the slurry will need to cure for 24 hours before crews will be able to repave the street. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

The improvements, which began in August 2025, call for repaving the boulevard and adding new sidewalks and bicycle lanes, as well as new turn lanes for on and off ramps to I-95, state department documents said. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026

Other improvements to the road, including repaving Stratford Court South and Little Orphan Alley, will take place as part of the 2026-27 Pavement Improvements Project. — Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for repave

• agave
• behave
• concave
• conclave
• enclave
• engrave
• enslave
• forgave
• landgrave
• margrave
• shortwave
• aftershave