Pronunciation

/pəˈveɪmənt/

Definitions

Noun

1. Pavement (n): A hard, paved surface, usually made of concrete or stone, used for walking, driving, or parking, typically found on streets, sidewalks, or parking lots.
   • Example: “The children were playing on the hot pavement during the summer.”
2. Pavement (n, UK): The same as the US definition but with a British accent.

Verb

1. To pave (v): To cover a surface with pavement or to construct a pavement.
   • Example: “The city is planning to pave the old road with new asphalt.”

Phrases

• “Paved with bricks” describes a pavement made of bricks.
• “Concrete pavement” refers to a pavement made of concrete.
• “Resurfacing the pavement” is the process of repairing or replacing the surface of a pavement.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The dog happily chased its ball across the freshly paved path.”
• Verb: “The construction workers were laying new pavement on the highway.”
• Pronoun: “The driver had to slow down on the bumpy pavement.”

Synonyms

• Sidewalk
• Footpath
• Walkway
• Road surface
• Street
• Lane
• Pavement way

Related Terms

• Asphalt (another type of pavement material)
• Pavement markings (lines, symbols on the pavement for guidance)
• Potholes (damage to pavement)