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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At the Newfields museum in Indianapolis, one parking lot features rain gardens, while the overflow parking lot is made of recycled plastic grid pavers. Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026 Concrete pavers connect the various buildings, and native plantings and mature trees provide a calm sense of privacy. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 May 2026 There will be entry and pathway pavers for personalized donor tributes. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026 Does baking soda kill weeds between pavers? David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 17 May 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 26 May. 2026.

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