Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pavement

noun
/ˈpeɪv.mənt/
Definition
A paved surface for vehicles and pedestrians.
Examples
  • The pavement was wet from the rain.
  • The city updated the pavement to make it smoother for cyclists.
  • Children often play on the pavement in summer.
Meaning
Pavement refers to a hard, flat surface usually made of materials like asphalt or concrete, where people can walk or vehicles can drive.
Synonyms
  • sidewalk
  • path
  • roadway