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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Working-class voters visiting a Reform clubhouse were more likely to find young professionals discussing weighty matters of foreign policy rather than parochial issues like street paving. Daniel Wortel-London, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026 Plans call for concrete paving, artificial turf, shade structures, drinking fountains, dog park boulders and log agility equipment, fencing, new plants and irrigation. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025 The funds, which will be paid back over 20 years, also will be put toward final site work, including grading, paving and the installation of several stormwater ponds and the demolition of old, decommissioned infrastructure. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 22 Dec. 2025 Night paving work will tie up traffic on Franklin Boulevard in Sacramento’s North City Farms neighborhood beginning Sunday evening, city officials said. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 7 Dec. 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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paving

noun
pav·​ing
ˈpā-viŋ

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