masonry

noun

ma·​son·​ry ˈmā-sᵊn-rē How to pronounce masonry (audio)
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
Masonry : freemasonry

Examples of masonry in a Sentence

a structure built of masonry
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The architecture throughout Dearborn Park is very much a product of its time — a form of minimalist masonry late modern for Phase I and more decorative postmodern for Phase II. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 Just like Amanda’s countryside retreat, this two-bedroom cottage in quaint Southrop—a small village in the heart of the Cotswolds—features stone masonry, a tiled roof, and even uses the same sage-green color across its window frames and front door. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 By the time of the witch trial, the sacred building stood stripped of its roofing and outer masonry—a fleshless skeleton; its giant west window glassless, miming a stone scream. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 The heritage building received extensive structural and seismic upgrades, as well as restoration of its masonry, windows, timber structure and major interior spaces. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masonry

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of masonry was in the 13th century

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“Masonry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masonry. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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masonry

noun
ma·​son·​ry ˈmās-ᵊn-rē How to pronounce masonry (audio)
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

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