1. hard surfaces covering roads, walkways, or other areas, typically made of concrete, asphalt, or stone
2. sidewalks or footpaths alongside streets
Usage: British English

Examples

• The city repaired the cracked pavements on Main Street.
• Hot summer days made the pavements too hot to walk on barefoot.
• Rain pooled on the uneven pavements after the storm.
• The construction crew laid new pavements in the shopping district.
• Children drew colorful chalk pictures on the pavements.
• The pavements were crowded with pedestrians during rush hour.
• Ice made the pavements dangerously slippery in winter.