Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wet-pavement
Noun
/wɛt ˈpeɪvmənt/
Definition
The surface of a road or pathway that has become moist or soaked with water, typically due to rain or other sources of moisture.
Examples
- The wet pavement made the roads slippery, requiring drivers to reduce their speed.
- After the rain, the wet pavement glistened under the streetlights.
- Running on wet pavement can lead to a higher risk of slipping.
Meaning
Wet pavement refers to road surfaces that are not dry, which can affect traction and visibility when driving or walking.
Synonyms
- Moist pavement
- Damp surface
- Soaked road
