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 new wheel taxes will generate an increase of $344,732 annually, which the town can only use for street paving. Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 Stonington officials attribute much of the additional spending to bridge repairs, road paving and expansion of the police force. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026 After the old asphalt is removed, crews lay down a base coat followed by a final layer to complete the paving process. Da Lin, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 The construction often requires archaeological surveys before the paving starts, and some of the latest discoveries have emerged along the BR-156 highway in Brazil's northern state of Amapa. ABC News, 23 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 1 May. 2026.

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paving

noun
pav·​ing
ˈpā-viŋ

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