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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Such pavers allow stormwater to be gradually filtered to the lot’s subbase, reducing flooding in the watershed and along the West Branch of the DuPage River, the release said. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025 In total, police found 84 pavers had each contained 800 grams of meth. Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025 Large orders of pavers, mulch, or gravel often come with discounts. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025 Police seized nearly 150 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in concrete landscape pavers ahead of Valentine's Day in North Carolina, according to officials. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025 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 4 May. 2025.

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