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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Standing out in the five-bedroom, eight-bath spread, which clocks in at 22 feet wide and 7,500 square feet across six levels, is a double-height living room boasting terracotta pavers sealed in a glossy black epoxy, a wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling industrial windows trimmed in a deep red shade. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 July 2025 Patios are typically constructed from a hard material such as concrete, stone pavers, or wood. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025 After leveling the area, the couple laid a weed barrier and meticulously measured out a border using pavers. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025 Investigators said the father and daughter used an aluminum baseball bat and brick paver to kill Corbett, fracturing his skull and injuring his arm, legs, and torso, according to 10News. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 9 May 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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