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Definition of paving

paving

/ˈpeɪ.vɪŋ/
pav · ing
Plural:pavings
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Adjective:paved
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• noun

1

A hard, flat surface of stone, brick, concrete, or asphalt covering a road, walkway, or outdoor area, or the material used to construct such a surface.

Example

"The garden path was lined with decorative stone paving that stayed cool during the summer."

2

The action or process of laying down stones, bricks, concrete, or asphalt to create a firm, level surface.

Example

"The city scheduled the paving of the main avenue for early next month."

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• Rhymes for paving

• Nearby Words

pavement
paver
pavilion
paving
pavlova
pavonia
paw

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb pave, which entered Middle English via Old French paver, ultimately from Latin pavire ('to beat, ram, or tread down'), referring to the ancient method of compacting earth and stones to create roads.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paving. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paving
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