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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The reconstruction of the North Village Hall Green parking lot includes replacing the asphalt parking lot with permeable brick pavers and installing new concrete sidewalks and curbs. — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 With her signature voluminous blowout complete, Martha began restoring her marble floors—which are actually garden pavers from an old residence in Long Island. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 22 July 2026 Affordable concrete pavers from the hardware store and gravel delineate the area. — Stephen Orr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 These pavers are lined with dwarf mondo grass, which is tough enough to withstand light foot traffic. — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for paver

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of paver was in the 15th century

Rhymes for paver

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“Paver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paver. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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