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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Blair Valley Location: Anza Borrego Desert State Park The largest state park in California, the Anza Borrego Desert State Park has badlands, palm oases, mountain peaks, and waterfalls all accessed by miles of unpaved roads and hiking trails. Jenna Blough, Outside Online, 8 Apr. 2025 Wear closed-toed shoes, bring water, and be prepared to hike 1.5 miles on unpaved sugar sand trails. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025 The unpaved, unincorporated Florida streets, the communities that birthed the soul of modern music, the hood which is the genesis of pop culture. Angel Diaz, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2025 Wear closed-toe shoes, bring water, and be prepared to walk on unpaved sugar sand trails. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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