Etymology
Origin of paver
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; pave, -er 1
Example Sentences
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They blend right in, especially if your backyard contains stone or paver elements.
From Seattle Times
Instead of using thick, traditional paving brick, my son and I are using a split paver that measures just under 4 inches wide by just under 8 inches long and only a little over an inch thick.
From Seattle Times
But not just any rust stain: This one had really hit its mature stride, crusting corroded metal onto the unsealed paver surface — sort of like iron-oxide barnacles.
From Seattle Times
Custom chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry, custom patterned flooring, massive garden room with indoor pool, Brick paver patio, two-car garage, 425 feet of riverfront footage, century-old trees.
From Washington Times
“We have 17 members of my family on the memorial — almost all are gone, a few are still living,” said Barber, who contributed $250 for her husband’s paver, with other family members chipping in for the rest of the family stones.
From Washington Post
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