WordValemasonry
construction in brick or stone
In more detail
1. (noun) the craft or work of building with stone, brick, or similar materials
2. (noun) stonework or brickwork; the structure built by a mason
Examples
- The old church was built with beautiful masonry.
- He learned masonry as a skilled trade.
How to use masonry
Masonry refers both to the skilled trade of laying brick or stone and to the physical result of that work. It is used in technical building and construction contexts, as well as in general discussion of buildings and structures. The term emphasizes the traditional, hand-crafted nature of the work and materials involved.
Common phrases
- masonry work
- stone masonry
- brick masonry
- masonry construction
- masonry wall
- masonry unit
Synonyms
stonework · brickwork · construction · craftwork · building
Word family
mason (noun) · masonic (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse masonry with Masonry (the secret society); only the lowercase form refers to the building craft.
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