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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA skilled worker whose job is building things out of bricks.
Common pairings
a qualified bricklayer
work as a bricklayer
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Word forms
- Plural
- bricklayers
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of brick and layer — someone who lays bricks.
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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.
What is the meaning of bricklayer?
"bricklayer" (noun) means a tradesperson who builds walls and structures out of bricks.
