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

Examples of paver in a Sentence

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And brick pavers and gravel paths define the rows of crops in the busy, sunny production garden. Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Affordable concrete pavers from the hardware store and gravel delineate the area. Stephen Orr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 These pavers are lined with dwarf mondo grass, which is tough enough to withstand light foot traffic. Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 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 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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