noun
Uncommon
paving
PAY-vihng
Paving (noun) means the hard material or surface laid down on a road, path, or floor. Example: “They relaid the paving after the pipes were fixed.”
noun
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The hard material or surface laid down on a road, path, or floor.
"They relaid the paving after the pipes were fixed."
How to use paving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe material used to make a paved surface.
Common pairings
paving stones
paving slabs
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- pavings
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What does “paving” mean?
The word “paving” means the hard material or surface laid down on a road, path, or floor. In plain terms, the material used to make a paved surface.
How do you pronounce “paving”?
“Paving” is pronounced PAY-vihng (/ˈpeɪvɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “paving” in a sentence?
Here is “paving” used in a sentence: “They relaid the paving after the pipes were fixed.”
What part of speech is “paving”?
“Paving” is a noun.
Is “paving” a common word?
“Paving” is an uncommon word in modern English.
