noun

bricklayer

Bricklayer (noun) means a tradesperson who builds walls and structures out of bricks. Example: “The bricklayer finished the garden wall in a single afternoon.”

noun

A tradesperson who builds walls and structures out of bricks.

"The bricklayer finished the garden wall in a single afternoon."

"He trained for years to become a skilled bricklayer."

How to Use Bricklayer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA skilled worker whose job is building things out of bricks.

Common pairings

a qualified bricklayer work as a bricklayer

Word Forms

bricklayers plural

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The _____ finished the garden wall in a single afternoon.

Etymology

A straightforward compound of brick and layer — someone who lays bricks.

Rhymes for bricklayer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “bricklayer” mean?

The word “bricklayer” means a tradesperson who builds walls and structures out of bricks. In plain terms, a skilled worker whose job is building things out of bricks.

How do you use “bricklayer” in a sentence?

Here is “bricklayer” used in a sentence: “The bricklayer finished the garden wall in a single afternoon.”

What part of speech is “bricklayer”?

“Bricklayer” is a noun.