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

Examples of paver in a Sentence

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Don used his skills to replace the center walkway from the sidewalk to the front porch and lay pavers. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025 Set it upright on a flat, hard surface, such as concrete or pavers. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025 The 1927 English Tudor’s original architecture was a big inspiration for Saban and Klimes, with details throughout nodding to that touchpoint—arches, textured stucco, and cobblestone pavers, among others. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025 The crew was seen operating an excavator, and slamming what appeared to be a sledgehammer, to pull out the colorful sidewalk pavers. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 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 19 Dec. 2025.

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