paving stones

Flat pathway pieces

Paving stones are flat pieces of stone, concrete, or brick used to create a hard outdoor surface.

They're laid in patterns to form walkways, patios, driveways, and plazas: The old paving stones were slick with rain.

Unlike poured concrete, paving stones can be lifted and replaced individually.

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surface material type

paving stonesasphalt

Petroleum-based paving material

poured concrete · tarmac · blacktop · macadam · bitumen

ground covering vs. natural ground

paving stonesdirt

Loose dry earth

grass · mud · lawn · sand · gravel

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G