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gravel

Pronunciation: [ˈgrævəl]

Word

Learn how to use gravel in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “construction”

(noun) small, loose stones that are often used in building things like roads or driveways. Gravel helps to create solid surfaces and makes things look nice.

Example

The driveway was made of smooth gravel that looked very nice.

Example

The yard did not have any gravel; it was just dirt and grass.

Example

Is there any gravel in the garden to help with drainage?

Context: “natural material”

(noun) a mixture of small stones and sand that we find in nature. It's often used for landscaping and can sometimes be found in rivers or at the beach.

Example

We collected gravel from the riverbed to use in our building project.

Example

The area we searched had no gravel; it was all clay and mud.

Example

Where can we find gravel to use for our sandbox?

Context: “activity”

(verb) to cover or make an area with gravel. This is often done to create a path or improve the look of a place.

Example

They decided to gravel the new pathway in the park to make it easier to walk on.

Example

She did not want to gravel the garden; she preferred to plant flowers.

Example

Are we going to gravel the driveway this weekend?

How to pronounce gravel

Pronunciation: [ˈgrævəl]

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