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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That option also would provide flexibility with temporary closures, without having to close all of Prospect Avenue, and would implement unique pavers and hardscaping to the Prospect Avenue slip lane to create a flexible shared space. Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 The drugs were disguised as fake paver stones, officials said. Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2026 High pressure washers can damage the surface and wash away joint sand between pavers. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026 Add a Mowing Strip Installed around the perimeter of landscape beds, mowing strips are usually made of brick, concrete, or stone pavers. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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