brickwork

noun

brick·​work ˈbrik-ˌwərk How to pronounce brickwork (audio)
: work of or with bricks and mortar

Examples of brickwork in a Sentence

Some of the brickwork is in need of repair.
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From the outside, the contractors used a mix of brickwork and different colored stones to honor the original design trend. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024 Double-height ceilings make the space even bigger, and top-floor rooms feature gorgeous arched natural brickwork. Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024 To make the work, Schütte spent months studying the brickwork at a senior living facility near Düsseldorf, but all the knowledge gained seems to have been written off altogether in the end result. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2024 The exterior has exposed brickwork, woodwork details, and a façade typical of a Victorian-era pub, reflecting its original use. Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brickwork 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brickwork was in the 15th century

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“Brickwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brickwork. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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brickwork

noun
brick·​work ˈbrik-ˌwərk How to pronounce brickwork (audio)
: work made of bricks and mortar

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