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

Recent Examples on the Web There are even $2 planters that’ll help decorate bland cement pavers around your home. Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024 The sidewalks of Atlanta were indeed brick or sometimes hexagonal concrete pavers in 1899, said Melissa Hamblett, an urban planner with the City of Atlanta’s historic preservation studio. Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 25 June 2024 Large flagstone pavers extend from the road to the front door. Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2024 The construction on Grainger Plaza in Millennium Park that effectively cut off access to the sculpture was for necessary maintenance, including rebuilding the plaza podium, replacing pavers, and making accessibility upgrades such as new stairs and ramps, as well as a new waterproofing system. Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for paver 

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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 15 Jul. 2024.

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