pavement

noun
UK: /ˈpeɪvmənt/
US: /ˈpeɪvmənt/

  1. A hard, flat surface or area covered with concrete, asphalt, bricks, or stone, made for walking or driving on.

    1. I saw him walking on the pavement near the shop.
    2. The new shopping center has a wide pavement for people to walk along.

  2. The material used to make a paved surface or road.

    1. The workers are laying new pavement on the main street.
    2. This type of pavement is very durable and can withstand heavy traffic.

Synonyms

asphalt footpath tarmac roadway sidewalk
pavement verb

  1. To cover a surface with a hard, flat material to make it suitable for walking or driving.

    1. They will pavement the path to the park soon.
    2. The city decided to pavement the road leading to the new factory.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pavement" in English means: A hard, flat surface or area covered with concrete, asphalt, bricks, or stone, made for walking or driving on., The material used to make a paved surface or road..

The phonetic transcription of "pavement" is /ˈpeɪvmənt/ in British English and /ˈpeɪvmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pavement": asphalt, footpath, tarmac, roadway, sidewalk.

Example usage of "pavement": "I saw him walking on the pavement near the shop.". More examples on the page.