: not covered with a firm, level surface of asphalt, concrete, etc. : not paved
an unpaved road
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Wear closed-toe shoes, bring water, and be prepared to hike two miles on unpaved sugar sand trails.
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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
Much of the park’s trail system is unpaved, attracting mountain bikers and rugged runners.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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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
Much of the park’s trail system is unpaved, attracting mountain bikers and rugged runners.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Unpaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpaved. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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