Gravelled

/ˈɡrævəld/ adjective

Definition

Covered with or containing gravel, especially as a surface (British spelling).

Etymology

From gravel + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix). This is the British English spelling; American English typically uses 'graveled' with one 'l'.

Kelly Says

British and American English split on double letters in fascinating ways—gravelled vs graveled—and these spelling differences actually preserve older pronunciation patterns from different English dialects.

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