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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This concept from Willow Gates Landscaping is genius by creating a separate tier off pavers with natural stone that increases texture and durability before building in wooden seating around a stone fire pit. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026 The control system, along with permeable pavers and a large underground tank, is expected to keep roughly fifty-five million gallons of stormwater out of the sewers each year. Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 Stucchi recommends in-paver LEDs, low bollards, or recessed path lighting to give your driveway a welcoming glow. Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026 Due to its growing habits, Irish moss is most frequently used in rock gardens, as edging, between pavers, and as a lawn substitute. Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 2026.

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