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

Opt for masonry façades, which can be punched through, filled in, and patched up in ways that glass curtain walls can’t (Jordan Rogove at DXA Studio). —Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024

Other Big Apple projects include the mixed-use development Ray Harlem and Bergen Brooklyn, a residential complex enlivened by Escobedo’s masonry façade modules. —The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024

The strengthened industrial kiln, which consumed juniper night and day, was used to melt limestone into lime, which was then mixed with sand and other ingredients to make mortar, essential for any masonry structure. —Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 June 2024

But Fendt makes some of its block to look like brick, said Gendron, the company's masonry sales manager. —Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 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