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masonry

MAY-suhn-ree

Masonry (noun) means Stone or brick construction work, or the trade of building with it. Example: “The old masonry had survived two centuries of weather.”

noun
1
Stone or brick construction work, or the trade of building with it.
"The old masonry had survived two centuries of weather."
"He apprenticed in masonry before starting his own building firm."
2
Freemasonry, the institution and practices of Freemasons.
"He was inducted into masonry at the age of thirty."

How to use masonry

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStone/brick building work, or (capitalized/context-dependent) Freemasonry itself.

Common pairings
stone masonry crumbling masonry exposed masonry

Word forms

masonries plural

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Etymology

From Old French maçonerie, related to mason plus the suffix "-ry."

Origin: Old French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “masonry” mean?

The word “masonry” means stone or brick construction work, or the trade of building with it. In plain terms, stone/brick building work, or (capitalized/context-dependent) Freemasonry itself.

How do you pronounce “masonry”?

“Masonry” is pronounced MAY-suhn-ree (/ˈmeɪsənɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “masonry” in a sentence?

Here is “masonry” used in a sentence: “The old masonry had survived two centuries of weather.”

What is another word for “masonry”?

Words with a similar meaning to “masonry” include stonecraft and stonework.

What part of speech is “masonry”?

“Masonry” is a noun.

Where does the word “masonry” come from?

The word “masonry” comes from Old French. From Old French maçonerie, related to mason plus the suffix "-ry.".

Is “masonry” a common word?

“Masonry” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “masonry” have?

“Masonry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: stone or brick construction work, or the trade of building with it.

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