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unpaved

British  
/ ʌnˈpaɪvd /

adjective

  1. not covered in paving

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Steep ascents, hairpin bends and stretches of unpaved road have added to the difficulties facing this tourist town, whose visitors have unsurprisingly stopped visiting while fish sales have stalled.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

Trail running, or running on unpaved surfaces, has never been more popular: A 2026 report from The Sports & Fitness Industry Association found participation has increased 30 percent over the past three years.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

We like the way it handles rougher pavement and even unpaved surfaces.

From MarketWatch Nov. 26, 2025

In addition, Ossola stressed that for children who live in places without grass or safe parks and playgrounds, school might be the one place where they can experience cooling outdoor environments and unpaved surfaces.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 29, 2025

The roads were unpaved and dirty, and filled with hungry, undernourished children scampering around half-naked.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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