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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Install Paths Make your shade garden accessible with a winding path of pavers, tree disks, stone or wood chips. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026 High-pressure washers can damage the surface and wash away joint sand between pavers. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Here, bright yellow chairs pull out the pavers' sunny undertones, while more neutral hues match the white brickwork. Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 The estimates included the pool, pavers and electrical work, but landscaping — a detail Locklyn says was essential to the overall design — would have cost even more. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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