masonry

noun

ma·​son·​ry ˈmā-sᵊn-rē 

plural masonries

1

a

: something constructed of materials used by masons

b

: the art, trade, or occupation of a mason

c

: work done by a mason

2

capitalized : freemasonry

Examples of masonry in a Sentence

a structure built of masonry

Recent Examples on the Web

The powdered cement and lime are the glue that holds the sand together and allows the mortar to bond to each brick (or concrete block, stone or other masonry unit). —Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025

Mitchell’s mother said her son was getting his life back on track and following his godfather into masonry construction work. —Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025

A little over $1 million in fundraising is still needed to complete the restoration of the house as the grant only covers a small portion such as windows and masonry work. —Jennifer Lindahl, The Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2024

Homes will be of various styles, include at least 40% masonry exteriors and have two- and three-car garages, Priester said. —Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for masonry

• freemasonry

Kids Definition

masonry

noun

ma·​son·​ry ˈmās-ᵊn-rē 

plural masonries

1

: something built of stone, brick, or concrete

2

: the art, trade, or occupation of a mason

3

: the work done by a mason