1
: one that paves
2
: a stone, brick, or block used for paving a surface

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Equipment failures, especially of pavers, can pose setbacks during resurfacing. Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Systems like Belgard’s permeable pavers allow rainwater to filter into the ground instead of running off, which helps manage stormwater and support a healthier landscape. Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 The official explained that the damage stems from an old seawall that allows soil underneath the pavers to escape into the river, creating holes and cavities. Ted Scouten, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Mana has also been a key player in the Flagler streetscape plan, which the city and the DDA launched after brick-paver sidewalks installed under a previous beautification scheme in 2004 began to prematurely crack and fade. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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