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

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

According to Nigro, bungalows and similar single-family masonry homes constructed prior to 1942 comprise approximately 14% of Chicago’s entire housing stock. —Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

The painstaking restoration of Notre Dame involved the labor of hundreds of specialized artisans who refashioned everything from the lead sheets used to form the nave’s peaked roof to vital portions of stone masonry, CBS reported. —Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024

Coming from a family of stone masons, Eddy draws upon this legacy in her geometric designs, incorporating the precision and strength associated with masonry into her jewelry. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

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