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.
Recent Examples on the Web That said, Phoenix has spent millions on an effort to cover more than 100 miles of streets with cool paving, a mixture of asphalt, fillers and polymers that helps reflect heat instead of absorb it into the pavement, where it is slowly released at night. Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 24 Sep. 2024 Other aspects of the shift would be novel, such as installing permeable concrete paving systems, which allow rainwater to infiltrate into the soil over large areas. Kate Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2018 Tactile paving and auditory signals at crosswalks assist those with visual impairments. Tina Gada, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 According to its website and court records, Asphalt Specialists is a 25-year-old company of about 200 employees that provides numerous construction services, including asphalt paving, underground work and design. Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 18 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for paving 

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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 15 Oct. 2024.

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paving

noun
pav·​ing
ˈpā-viŋ

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