masonry
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.”
How to use masonry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStone/brick building work, or (capitalized/context-dependent) Freemasonry itself.
Word forms
masonries plural
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Etymology
From Old French maçonerie, related to mason plus the suffix "-ry."
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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.