Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gravel

Noun
/ˈɡrævəl/
Definition
Small stones and pebbles, typically used for construction or landscaping.
Examples
  • The driveway was covered in a layer of gravel.
  • He used gravel to fill the bottom of his fish tank.
  • The construction site was busy, with trucks transporting gravel for the new road.
Meaning
Gravel is a collection of loose, small, rounded rock fragments, often mixed with sand or soil, commonly used in building and road construction.
Synonyms
  • stone
  • pebbles
  • aggregate
  • chippings