stonework

noun

stone·​work ˈstōn-ˌwərk How to pronounce stonework (audio)
1
: a structure or part built of stone : masonry
2
: the shaping, preparation, or setting of stone

Examples of stonework in a Sentence

The stonework on this house is over 100 years old.
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In the restoration, more than 50,000 square yards of stonework — an area equal to six soccer fields — were cleaned, revealing luminous limestone and intricate carvings long cloaked in soot. Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024 Exposure to silica is often work-related and typically seen in fields like construction, stonework, mining, pottery and more. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024 The Conservatory Course, created by Tom Watson, features stonework, brooks and waterfalls in the British-link style. Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 Nearly every room showcases the home’s original stonework and woodwork that connects you to the home’s past. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stonework 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stonework was before the 12th century

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“Stonework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stonework. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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stonework

noun
stone·​work -ˌwərk How to pronounce stonework (audio)
1
: a structure or part built of stone : masonry
2
: the shaping, preparation, or setting of stone

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