Pavements Meaning in English

word · lemma: pavement

US

ˈpeɪvmənts

PAYV-muhnts

UK

pˈeɪvmənts

PAYV-muhnts

Definition

Flat, usually hard surfaces at the side of a road where people walk; also refers generally to paved surfaces.

Usage & Nuances

"Pavements" is British English for sidewalks (American English). It usually refers to walkways along roads, but can mean any paved area. Do not confuse with 'road' or 'street'.

• Spanish: aceras
• Portuguese (BR): calçadas
• Portuguese (PT): passeios
• Chinese (Simplified): 人行道
• Chinese (Traditional): 人行道
• Hindi: फुटपाथ
• Arabic: الأرصفة
• Bengali: ফুটপাত
• Russian: тротуары
• Japanese: 歩道
• Vietnamese: vỉa hè
• Korean: 인도
• Turkish: kaldırım
• Urdu: فٹ پاتھ
• Indonesian: trotoar

Example Sentences

Children walk on the pavements to go to school.

basic

Bicycles should not be on the pavements.

basic

There are trees planted along the pavements.

basic

After the rain, the pavements were slippery and shiny.

natural

Street artists sometimes draw pictures on the pavements in busy cities.

natural

People crowded the pavements to watch the parade pass by.

natural