unpaved

adjective

un·​paved ˌən-ˈpāvd How to pronounce unpaved (audio)
: not covered with a firm, level surface of asphalt, concrete, etc. : not paved
an unpaved road

Examples of unpaved in a Sentence

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After multiple delays in the summer of 2019, Metro Nashville and developers kicked off the River North redevelopment in 2021 after Metro Council members released $13.8 million to replace narrow and unpaved industrial roads to accommodate traffic flow. Jennifer Lindahl, The Tennessean, 6 Sep. 2024 Wear closed-toe shoes, bring water, and be prepared to hike two miles on unpaved sugar sand trails. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024 The Bureau of Roads Operations maintains approximately 988 miles of roads — of which 923 miles are paved and 65 miles are unpaved. Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024 Resting at the end of an unpaved cul-de-sac, the private residence is sited amid a hillside parcel laced with gardens and towering redwood trees. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unpaved 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unpaved was circa 1533

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“Unpaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpaved. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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