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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The funds will be used to make Americans with Disabilities Act improvements on roads and walkways, such as tactile paving surfaces designed to alert the visually impaired about hazards such as road crossings and drop-offs. Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026 Bass’ onetime ally has argued the mayor has thrown too much money at the LAPD, an approach Raman claims has come at the expense of other basic services such as park maintenance and street paving. Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 In his budget, Scott also set aside $300 million for various transportation projects, including road work, paving, and potholes. Tara Lynch, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 Milling, paving, parapet and bridge deck repairs start on April 1. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2026.

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paving

noun
pav·​ing
ˈpā-viŋ

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