pavement
word
/ˈpeɪvmənt/
/pˈeɪvmənt/
Definition
A hard surface for people or vehicles to travel on. In British English, it usually means the sidewalk (where people walk); in American English, it typically means the surface of a road.
Usage & Nuances
'Pavement' means 'sidewalk' in British English, but 'road surface' in American English. Common phrases: 'walk on the pavement' (UK), 'the pavement was wet'. Don't confuse with 'sidewalk' (US, not used in UK).
Spanish: acera - pavimento (carretera)Portuguese (BR): calçada - pavimento (estrada)Portuguese (PT): passeio - pavimento (estrada)Chinese (Simplified): 人行道 - 路面Chinese (Traditional): 人行道 - 路面Hindi: फुटपाथ - सड़क की सतहArabic: رصيف المشاة - سطح الطريقBengali: ফুটপাত - পাকা রাস্তাRussian: тротуар - дорожное покрытиеJapanese: 歩道 - 舗装道路Vietnamese: vỉa hè - mặt đườngKorean: 인도 - 포장도로Turkish: kaldırım - asfaltUrdu: فٹ پاتھ - پختہ سڑکIndonesian: trotoar - permukaan jalan
Example Sentences
She waited for the bus on the pavement.
basic
The pavement was wet after the rain.
basic
Don't ride your bike on the pavement.
basic
Kids were drawing pictures all over the pavement with chalk.
natural
The car skidded on the icy pavement.
natural
Let's sit on the pavement and watch the parade go by.
natural