Paving
/ˈpeɪvɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo cover a surface with flat stones or other materials to make a path or road.
/ˈpeɪv/
To cover a surface with a material such as asphalt or concrete to make it suitable for walking or driving.
The construction company is paving the road.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're putting down a bunch of puzzle pieces on the ground to make a smooth road or sidewalk for people to walk on. That's paving!
👶 For kids: Paving means putting down flat rocks or stuff to make a road or path.
More Examples
Workers were paving the sidewalks with new bricks.
They are paving the parking lot.
How It's Used
"Construction crews are paving the new highway."
"The city is paving the sidewalks to improve accessibility."
The act or process of laying paving materials on a surface.
/ˈpeɪvɪŋ/
The action or process of covering a surface with paving materials.
The paving of the street was completed last week.
💡 Simply: Paving is like the whole thing - the work, the plan, and even the actual road or path that results from covering the ground with stuff.
👶 For kids: Paving is when people put down the flat rocks or stuff to make a road or path.
More Examples
The company specialized in asphalt paving.
The city is allocating funds for road paving.
How It's Used
"The paving of the road took several weeks."
"The city council approved the paving project."
From Middle English *paving*, from Old French *paver* ('to pave'), from Latin *pavīre* ('to ram down, beat, pave'), related to *pavīmentum* ('pavement').
The term 'paving' has been used for centuries, evolving alongside road-building technology. Historically, it referred to laying stones or bricks to create smoother surfaces.