Pavement

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪvmənt/

Definitions of pavement

noun a hard surface, usually made of concrete or asphalt, that is used for walking or driving on

Example Sentences

A1 I walked on the pavement to get to the store.

A2 The children played hopscotch on the pavement outside.

B1 The pavement was cracked and uneven, making it difficult to walk on.

B2 The city council decided to repave the pavement on Main Street.

C1 The intricate patterns on the pavement were a beautiful example of urban art.

C2 The pavement glistened in the sunlight after a fresh rain, reflecting the surrounding buildings.

Examples of pavement in a Sentence

formal The workers were busy repairing the pavement on the main street.

informal Watch out for that crack in the pavement, you might trip.

slang Let's take a stroll on the pavement and grab some ice cream.

figurative Her mind was a pavement of conflicting thoughts, making it hard to focus.

Grammatical Forms of pavement

• past tense: paved
• plural: pavements
• comparative: more pavement
• superlative: most pavement
• present tense: pavements
• future tense: will pavement
• perfect tense: have paved
• continuous tense: am paving
• singular: pavement
• positive degree: pavement
• infinitive: to pave
• gerund: paving
• participle: paving

Origin and Evolution of pavement

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pavement' originated from the Latin word 'pavimentum', which means a floor beaten firm.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pavement' evolved to refer to a hard surface, often made of concrete or asphalt, used for roads or walkways.