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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Final paving will occur following completion of utility service cutovers. Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026 Indiana lawmakers are seeking to limit county councilors' ability to choose which road repairs get top priority, after several Indianapolis councilors reportedly directed tax dollars for street paving near their homes or workplaces. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026 Scott Flores is a licensed paving and property maintenance contractor. Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026 Beyond them, the concrete of the 21st century falls away, replaced by creamy pillars and marble paving stretching into the distance, with green hills beyond. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2026.

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paving

noun
pav·​ing
ˈpā-viŋ

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