What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
paver
Example
The paver was hard at work laying the new sidewalk. [paver: noun]
Example
We used a paver to smooth out the concrete surface. [paver: tool]
pavior
Example
The pavior was hired to fix the potholes on the street. [pavior: noun]
Example
He trained as a pavior and now works for a construction company. [pavior: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Paver is more commonly used than pavior in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between paver and pavior?
Both paver and pavior are relatively formal words, often used in technical or professional contexts related to construction and engineering.
