Synonyms for

Pavement

Verb / ˈpeɪvmʌnt / Another word for pavement — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a hard surface, such as a road or sidewalk, that is covered with concrete, asphalt, or stones

Synonyms & similar words

pavingmaterial sidewalk paving roadway footpath sidewalk path walkway thoroughfare causeway promenade tarmac concrete

Synonyms by register

Formal

roadway surface carriageway asphalt

Informal

street sidewalk walkway path

Literary

cobbles flagstones causeway

Antonyms

unpaved natural ground earth soil grass dirt

Common collocations

  • pavement cafe
  • pavement parking
  • pavement licence
  • pavement chalk
  • pavement artist
  • pavement slab
  • pavement repair

Word family

noun pavement

Usage note

In American English, 'sidewalk' is typically used for the pedestrian path alongside a street, while 'pavement' refers to the road surface itself. In British English, 'pavement' refers to the pedestrian path.

Example sentences

  1. The pavement was cracked and needed to be repaired.
  2. I tripped on a loose stone on the pavement.
  3. The pavement was wet from the rain.
  4. The children drew hopscotch on the pavement with chalk.
  5. The car drove over the pavement smoothly.

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