pavement Meaning & Definition
/ˈpeɪvm(ə)nt/
What Does Pavement Mean?
As a noun, pavement means A paved surface; a hard covering on the ground. It can also mean A paved path, for the use of pedestrians, located at the side of a road.
Quick Facts About Pavement
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpeɪvm(ə)nt/ |
| Synonyms | sidewalk, paving and footpath |
| Plural | pavements |
Pavement Definition (Noun)
- A paved surface; a hard covering on the ground.
- A paved path, for the use of pedestrians, located at the side of a road.
- A paving (paved part) of a road or other thoroughfare; the roadway or road surface.
- The paved part of an area other than a road or sidewalk, such as a cobblestone plaza, asphalt schoolyard or playground, or parking lot.
- Interior flooring, especially when of stone, of large buildings. The interior flooring of a church sanctuary, between the communion rail and the altar.
- The interior flooring of a church sanctuary, between the communion rail and the altar.
Noun
- (now chiefly in technical contexts) A paved surface; a hard covering on the ground.
- The paved part of a road or other thoroughfare; the roadway.
- A paved footpath, especially at the side of a road.
Synonyms of Pavement
Pavement synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
pavement (usually uncountable, plural pavements)
Words That Rhyme With Pavement
Origin of Pavement
From Middle English pament, from Anglo-Norman pavement and reinforced by Middle French pavement; both from Latin pavīmentum (“paved surface or floor”), from pavīre (“to beat, to ram, to tread down”). Morphologically pave + -ment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pavement
What part of speech is pavement?
Pavement is a noun.
What is another word for pavement?
You can replace pavement with words such as sidewalk, paving and footpath. See the full list of pavement synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of pavement?
The plural of pavement is pavements.