Pavement
ˈpeɪvmənt
Definitions
A hard, flat surface, typically made of concrete, asphalt, or brick, used for roads, paths, and walkways.
ˈpeɪvmənt
A hard, durable surface for roads and walkways.
The children rode their bikes on the pavement.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're walking down the street. The pavement is the hard, flat surface you're walking on. It's like a giant sidewalk or road.
👶 For kids: It's the ground you walk on when you're outside, like a sidewalk or the road!
More Examples
The cracks in the pavement made it difficult to drive.
She walked along the pavement, enjoying the evening air.
How It's Used
"The city council approved the construction of new pavements along the main street."
"Workers are repairing the damaged pavement on the highway."
Idioms & expressions
Pavement pounding
Walking or running long distances, especially as part of a job search.
"After the layoff, he spent weeks pavement pounding, looking for a new job."
From Old French *pavement* (paving, flooring), from Latin *pavimentum* (a beaten or trodden down floor, pavement), from *paveō* (to beat, tread down).
The term 'pavement' has been used since the 14th century, originally referring to any kind of paved surface.