brick
0 antonyms and opposites of brick, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A hard rectangular block of baked clay or similar material, used for building walls.
How to use brick
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From late Middle English brik/bryke, borrowed from Middle Dutch and Middle Low German words for a broken tile or slab, ultimately linked to "break" — a brick was originally thought of as a shaped, broken-off piece.
Full origin of brick →Frequently asked questions
What does “brick” mean?
The word “brick” means a hard rectangular block of baked clay or similar material, used for building walls. In plain terms, a building block made of baked clay, or informally, anything that becomes uselessly dead (especially gadgets).
How do you pronounce “brick”?
“Brick” is pronounced BRIHK (/ˈbɹɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “brick” in a sentence?
Here is “brick” used in a sentence: “The old cottage was built from red brick over a century ago.”
What part of speech is “brick”?
Depending on how it is used, “brick” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “brick” come from?
The word “brick” comes from Middle English. From late Middle English brik/bryke, borrowed from Middle Dutch and Middle Low German words for a broken tile or slab, ultimately linked to "break" — a brick was originally thought of as a shaped, broken-off piece.
Is “brick” a common word?
“Brick” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “brick” have?
“Brick” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hard rectangular block of baked clay or similar material, used for building walls.
What is the difference between a "brick" and a "block"?
A brick is a hard rectangular block of baked clay or similar material used for building walls, typically small enough to hold in one hand. "Block" is more general and often refers to larger units, such as concrete blocks, which are bigger than standard bricks.