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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Plant along pathways, between pavers, or to cover large areas in full sun and moist, well-draining soil.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
The work outside Tran’s home entailed stripping every living thing out of the old backyard, adding pavers underneath a preexisting pergola, laying down artificial turf, and installing a perimeter of drought-resistant plants with a self-watering irrigation system.
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
In just the last month, however, their Portuguese Bend home has started shifting under stress from intensifying land movement: Cracks have snaked up their walls, cupboards can no longer close, doorways have split at the seams and brick pavers are separating.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2024
Out back, the landscaping is kept simple with a spacious grassy lawn, slick concrete pavers for outdoor entertaining, and a vast swimmer’s pool with inset spa.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024
The five-bedroom, six-bathroom estate appears ready for a horse and carriage to pull up to a doorman waiting on a driveway of stone pavers.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 22 Feb. 2024
This can leave your walkway, cement deck, concrete pavers, and other patio features looking less than ideal.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
Sintered stone, like their product Dekton, is already being used to clad surfaces inside the home and now it’s being applied to exterior pavers, facades, patios, and even fire pits, Ramos says.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Feb. 2024
The spinner wheels move effortlessly on hard flooring, carpet, and even stone pavers.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2024
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
The work outside Tran’s home entailed stripping every living thing out of the old backyard, adding pavers underneath a preexisting pergola, laying down artificial turf, and installing a perimeter of drought-resistant plants with a self-watering irrigation system.
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
In just the last month, however, their Portuguese Bend home has started shifting under stress from intensifying land movement: Cracks have snaked up their walls, cupboards can no longer close, doorways have split at the seams and brick pavers are separating.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2024
Out back, the landscaping is kept simple with a spacious grassy lawn, slick concrete pavers for outdoor entertaining, and a vast swimmer’s pool with inset spa.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024
The five-bedroom, six-bathroom estate appears ready for a horse and carriage to pull up to a doorman waiting on a driveway of stone pavers.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 22 Feb. 2024
This can leave your walkway, cement deck, concrete pavers, and other patio features looking less than ideal.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
Sintered stone, like their product Dekton, is already being used to clad surfaces inside the home and now it’s being applied to exterior pavers, facades, patios, and even fire pits, Ramos says.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Feb. 2024
The spinner wheels move effortlessly on hard flooring, carpet, and even stone pavers.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2024
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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 18 Apr. 2024.
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