pavement — a hard surface made of stone, concrete, or asphalt for people to walk on
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a hard surface made of stone, concrete, or asphalt for people to walk on
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪvmənt/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy knows every crack in the pavement by heart.
- Children drew colorful pictures with chalk on the pavement.
- After the earthquake, the pavement looked like a jigsaw puzzle.
pavement
NOUN[/ˈpeɪvmənt/]
a hard surface made of stone, concrete, or asphalt for people to walk on
Children drew colorful pictures on the pavement with chalk.
Fresh pavement made the road smooth and safe. (🛣️ Paved Road + 🚶 Walk Here → Pavement)
The city repaired the pavement after receiving the payment and issued a statement.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin pavimentum, meaning 'a floor made flat by beating or pounding.' The word originates from ancient Roman construction techniques, where stones were meticulously hammered and compacted to create durable, level road surfaces.
Breakdown
pav- (from pavire, 'to beat or strike') + -mentum (noun suffix denoting result or product), literally 'that which is made by beating or pounding.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy knows every crack in the pavement by heart.”
“Children drew colorful pictures with chalk on the pavement.”
“After the earthquake, the pavement looked like a jigsaw puzzle.”
“My grandmother says the pavement is too hard for her old bones.”
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