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

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe material used to make a paved surface.

Common pairings

paving stones paving slabs

Word forms

pavings plural

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Synonyms

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pavement pavage paving material

Related words

street pavement sidewalk roadway

Rhymes for paving

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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