paving

[pey-ving]

noun

1. a pavement.

2. material for paving.

3. the laying of a pavement.

paving

/ ˈpeɪvɪŋ /

noun

1. a paved surface; pavement

2. material used for a pavement, such as paving stones, bricks, or asphalt

adjective

1. of or for a paved surface or pavement

2. preparatory, facilitating, enabling

   paving legislation

Word History and Origins

Origin of paving¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; pave, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

SB 79 allows the state to upzone historic districts, paving the way for the demolition of well-preserved Victorian houses, Arts and Crafts bungalows and Spanish Colonial Revival homes.

From Los Angeles Times

After that, they will all be able to apply for permanent residency, paving the way towards French citizenship.

From BBC

The two Trojan tight ends had spent all last Saturday night moving around USC’s formations — split out wide, in the backfield, on the line of scrimmage — paving rush lanes and creating mismatches wherever they went.

From Los Angeles Times

Artificial intelligence has advanced, paving the way for the development of other types of hardware.

From Los Angeles Times

Versions of the clip were subsequently shared on social media, with many users criticising the man - who multiple media outlets have since named as Piotr Szczerek, a Polish CEO of a paving company.

From BBC