Masonry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmeɪsənɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Masonry is a noun meaning The art or occupation of a mason.
Meaning
The art or occupation of a mason.
More Meanings
- The work or performance of a mason.
- That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the materials used by masons, such as stone, brick, tiles, or the like.
- The craft, institution, or mysteries of Freemasons; Freemasonry.
Example Sentences
The masonry was cracked.
The masonry was exquisite.
He studied masonry for five years.
Many houses built between the Civil War and 1940 have masonry walls, usually of brick, with the inside surfaces covered by a layer of plaster.
Word Forms
- masonries
Synonyms for masonry
Depending on context, synonyms include stonecraft, stonework, freemasonry.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include freemasonry, stonework, brick, building, stone, victoria.
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