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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Those made of concrete blocks, stone, pavers, or metal last much longer. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026 With this option, traditional pavers are installed on top of a permeable gravel base, with wider gaps that allow water to penetrate between the pavers and down into the gravel base. Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026 Mill Street will be reconstructed with trees and permeable pavers to slow runoff. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026 The precast pavers will be made offsite and and then adhered to the existing steps. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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