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

It was built to protect Florida and the Atlantic trade route, and is now the oldest masonry fortification on the continent, interpreting more than 450 years of cultural intersections. —Food Drink Life, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025

The arch is a work of art and feat of engineering itself, one of the finest masonry skewed arches in the world. —Chadd Scott, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

The piñas are cooked in traditional masonry ovens and distilled in premium copper stills, producing authentic and flavorful juice. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 19 Feb. 2025

The latter came crashing down as well, trapping dozens of men, women and children beneath a maelstrom of steel and masonry. —Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 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