stonemason

noun

stone·​ma·​son ˈstōn-ˌmā-sᵊn How to pronounce stonemason (audio)
: a mason who builds with stone
stonemasonry noun

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The author comes from a family of grave stonemasons in the small French village of Bray-sur-Seine. Heller McAlpin, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025 Fact to know: In collaboration with the Dilworth Historic Commission, the project team used traditional materials and techniques — including the help of a master stonemason with access to original quarries — to ensure consistency with the church’s limestone facade. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025 Among the highlights is a sunken living room sporting a floor-to-ceiling wood-burning fireplace crafted by a European stonemason. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025 Born in 1882 as the son of a former slave, African American stonemason Oliver Nestus Freeman helped build houses in Wilson to combat the housing shortage for soldiers returning from World War II. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stonemason

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First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stonemason was in 1748

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“Stonemason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stonemason. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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stonemason

noun
stone·​ma·​son ˈstōn-ˌmās-ᵊn How to pronounce stonemason (audio)
: a mason who builds with stone

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