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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Outside on the 1,000-square-foot terrace are new pavers, custom exterior lighting, irrigation and a gas line. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026 Additionally, garden pavers pair well with red brick. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026 And the pavers have nothing to do with the history of the building. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2026 Make one out of pavers turned on end. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2026.

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