noun
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US and Canadian word: sidewalk. a hard-surfaced path for pedestrians alongside and a little higher than a road
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a paved surface, esp one that is a thoroughfare
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the material used in paving
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civil engineering the hard layered structure that forms a road carriageway, airfield runway, vehicle park, or other paved areas
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geology a level area of exposed rock resembling a paved road See limestone pavement
Other Word Forms
- pavemental adjective
- prepavement noun
- subpavement noun
Etymology
Origin of pavement
1250–1300; Middle English < Old French < Latin pavīmentum. See pave, -ment
Example Sentences
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Protesters scatter, ducking into the gaps between buildings and pavement.
From BBC
A chunk of pavement had been repainted into a parking bay for electric scooters.
From BBC
Mamdani launched his campaign by pounding the pavement and speaking directly to New Yorkers to find out precisely what they needed to change.
From Salon
Sparks are seen landing on the pavement while people walk in traffic lanes recording the spectacle on their phones.
From Los Angeles Times
“During heavy rain, it’s not uncommon to notice some temporary water pooling near the curbs, especially in spots where the pavement is uneven.”
From Los Angeles Times
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