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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But oil refining also produces asphalt for road paving. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026 Restorers began by digging a meter (yard) to where the travertine paving stones once covered the entrance area. ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026 That includes street paving and better lighting. Kendrick Henderson, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026 In general, hardscaping design and construction, including paving, walls, steps, sheds, and water features, come first, followed by utilities like plumbing and lighting, and then planting. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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paving

noun
pav·​ing
ˈpā-viŋ

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