repavement

/rɪˈpɑːvmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of re-laying or repairing a surface, especially a road or path.

“The city council approved a plan to replace the repavement of Main Street with a bike lane.”

2. noun

the state of being re-laid or repaired, especially a road or path.

“The repavement of the highway reduced the number of accidents.”

Synonyms

  • re-paving
  • repaving
  • resealing
  • resurfacing

Antonyms

  • demolition
  • destruction