Word
paving
US/ˈpeɪvɪŋ/
UK/pˈeɪvɪŋ/
Definitions
01surface material
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a hard, flat surface made of stone, brick, or concrete for walking or driving on.
n. the durable surface layer of a road, pavement, or floor, typically composed of stone, concrete, or asphalt.
“The old stone paving in the town square was slippery after the rain.”
“The contractor recommended permeable paving to ensure proper drainage and prevent water from pooling near the building's foundation.”
02individual stones
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. the flat stones or blocks used to cover the ground.
n. individual slabs or blocks, such as flagstones, used to create a paved surface.
“We need to replace a few pieces of broken paving in the garden.”
“The restoration project required hand-cut granite paving to match the original nineteenth-century aesthetic of the cathedral's interior.”
03related to paving
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describing things used to make a hard surface on the ground.
adj. pertaining to the materials, tools, or process of laying a pavement.
“The workers left their paving stones on the side of the road.”
“The city council approved a new budget for paving repairs across the historic district this summer.”
In Japanese
paving (a road); surfacing (with asphalt, concrete, etc.); pavement
Japanese from JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0. All sources.
Real-World Examples
“The state's high court denied the request, paving the way for the mistrial.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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