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pavement Synonyms

Another word for pavement

Choosing another word for pavement depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The hard, durable surface of a road, street, or parking lot, typically made of asphalt or concrete.

Usage Example

"The summer heat radiated intensely off the dark asphalt roadway of the highway."

Strongest
roadway
blacktop
Strong
tarmac
asphalt
macadam

• noun (Context 2)

A raised, paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road.

Usage Example

"Pedestrians should stay on the sidewalk rather than stepping into the busy street."

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sidewalk
footpath
Strong
footway
walkway

• noun (Context 3)

A decorative floor or surface covering made of flat stones, tiles, bricks, or mosaic.

Usage Example

"Archaeologists uncovered an intricate Roman mosaic paving beneath the ancient villa."

Strongest
paving
Strong
flagging
tiling
flooring

Opposites of pavement

The opposite of pavement shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

roadway
carriageway
See all opposites of pavement

• Nearby Words

pauraque
pause
pave
pavement
paver
pavilion
paving

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pavement. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pavement
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