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

The Library and Learning Center is a departure from the mid-century stone masonry architecture common throughout the rest of the campus. —Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, fire-resistive building construction includes: Using cement, plaster, stucco or concrete masonry like stone and brick on exterior walls. —Penny Gusner, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024

Beside the masonry, archaeologists also found cultivation soil that would have been used in the castle gardens along a post-medieval wall, according to the release. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024

Republican John Schmitz is a masonry contractor who was chosen by the GOP to replace primary winner Jennifer Pace, who died in March. —Arika Herron, Axios, 8 Oct. 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