Pavement
/ˈpeɪv.mənt/noun
A hard surface for walkways or roads, typically made of stones, concrete, or asphalt.
Did you know?The word 'pavement' is derived from the Latin 'pavimentum', which originally referred to the act of laying down a floor, often during sacred rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*peḱ-
“to fasten or to fix, akin to laying down foundations.”
Latin
Latin
pavimentum
“a floor or pavement, particularly one that is laid down for stability.”
Old French
Old French
pavement
“a hard surface laid down for walking or driving.”
Middle English
Middle English
pavement
“the act of paving; a hard surface for roads or walkways.”
Modern English
English
pavement
“a solid surface for vehicles and pedestrians, derived from the earlier forms.”