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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One of the most affordable ways to build a garden path is by installing stepping-stone pavers. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026 First, crews will use a mill to remove the old asphalt, then a paver to lay down a new surface. Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 Iowa designer Scott Johnson alternately stacked two sizes of circular pavers to create a sculptural plant stand for a cheerful yellow container. Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026 Baking Soda Baking soda is an effective, natural DIY method for killing small weeds between pavers, in sidewalk cracks, or in crevasses, says Ryan Walts of Lawn Squad. Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 21 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 30 Apr. 2026.

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