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.
Recent Examples on the Web Let the Materials Do the Work Use paving or landscaping materials to guide the transition from one zone to another in small backyards. Kelly Roberson, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024 Approved budget adds funding for street paving, environmental programs The council budget bumps in funding to other initiatives, including: $8 million for street paving, bringing it from $22 million to $30 million in funding. Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 21 June 2024 Homes in those areas flooded after Hurricane Ian in 2022. $9 million a year in county roadway paving and resurfacing. Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2024 Final paving of roads will be completed when the bus loop is paved, after a soil cement sub-base is installed for the loop. Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for paving 

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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 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

paving

noun
pav·​ing
ˈpā-viŋ

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