brickwork

noun

brick·​work ˈbrik-ˌwərk 

: work of or with bricks and mortar

Examples of brickwork in a Sentence

Some of the brickwork is in need of repair.

Recent Examples on the Web

Further homages to the local area come via a brickwork pattern called Flemish bond that is a familiar sight on homes and buildings across Wrexham, plus the one feature that has left some supporters puzzled — the five uneven monolith-style blocks of brick that make up the exterior. —Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025

Don’t miss the giant Parma hams and selection of cheese proudly on display or the ancient Roman exposed brickwork. —Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

After years of neglect, the building has been reimagined as a hub for modern innovation, with panoramic views of Manhattan visible through the original brickwork. —Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025

Many exteriors around the new end zone will be metallic, beige or brown to match the existing brickwork on the Bleymaier center. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for brickwork

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork
• falsework

Kids Definition

brickwork

noun

brick·​work ˈbrik-ˌwərk 

: work made of bricks and mortar