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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Great for mulch beds, driveways, pavers and walkways. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 Stone pavers are beautiful additions to any garden path that highlight the natural environment and accentuate your florals. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025 Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, dead at 82: 'Words can't do justice' Parton and Dean, an asphalt paver, married in 1966. Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025 The exterior includes 16,000 square feet of new pavers, a pool, a hot tub, a heated pool pavilion, pickleball courts, and landscaping with more than 100 trees. Sara B. Hansen, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 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 May. 2025.

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