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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With the city representatives’ blessing on the pavers, discussion shifted to color, texture and process, Neri said. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025 The pavers and the medians are all throughout the city. Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2025 Stunning from the outset is a walkway of Italian black granite pavers that leads to a welcoming porch and glassy front doors. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025 Adding in textured materials, such as a textured paver, adds depth in monochromatic concepts. Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 24 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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