mason

noun

ma·​son ˈmā-sᵊn 

1

: a skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)

2

capitalized : freemason

Examples of mason in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Skilled masons had to carefully remove the parge without damaging the original structure further before replacing any damaged brick and mortar. —Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024

IN the main event, masons are given an hour to lay as many bricks as possible. —Conor Knighton, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English macian to make

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing mason

• mason jar
• mason wasp

Kids Definition

mason

noun

ma·​son ˈmās-ᵊn 

: a skilled worker who builds or works with stone, brick, or cement

Biographical Definition

Mason 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Ma·​son ˈmā-sᵊn 

Charles 1728–1786 English astronomer and surveyor

Mason

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

George 1725–1792 American statesman in Revolution