adobe
1 synonym for adobe, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A brick made from mud or clay and dried hard in the sun rather than fired in a kiln.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
mudbrick
How to use adobe
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
adobe brick
adobe house
adobe walls
built of adobe
The word is used in everyday building and architectural contexts, especially in dry, sun-baked climates.
Etymology
The available source material does not give the word's origin, so no etymology can be stated here with confidence.
Full origin of adobe →Frequently asked questions
What is adobe?
It is a sun-dried brick made from mud or clay, and by extension, the earth used to make it or a building built from it.
Is adobe the same as mudbrick?
Yes, mudbrick is a well-established synonym for adobe.
Why is adobe used in dry climates?
Because it is sun-dried rather than fired, adobe suits places with little rain, where the bricks can dry out properly and stay strong.
