paver

noun

pav·​er ˈpā-vər How to pronounce paver (audio)
1
: one that paves
2
: a stone, brick, or block used for paving a surface

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Zone 0 is an excellent location for walkways or hardscaping with pavers, rock mulch, or pea gravel. The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026 The ants can also be found near homes and businesses under mulch, pavers, landscape timbers, and other objects. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026 Here, a combination of pavers and gravel forms a casual patio anchored by a firepit. Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026 Staggered oversized concrete paver stones complement the front entrance of this white brick home for a transitional look. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for paver

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of paver was in the 15th century

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“Paver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paver. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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