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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While some of the president's early White House renovations — like the paving of the Rose Garden — were said to be done in collaboration with his wife, The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Melania is not on board with the ballroom plans. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 Items under consideration include benches, decorative paving and trash receptacles. Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025 Farmers mourn the paving over of productive farmland, to the tune of millions of taxpayer dollars. Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025 The paving and final pavement markings will be complete on Interstate 40 and Donelson Pike by the end of October. Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.

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paving

noun
pav·​ing
ˈpā-viŋ

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