brick-and-mortar

adjective

brick-and-mor·​tar ˈbrik-ən(d)-ˈmȯr-tər 

variants or bricks-and-mortar

: relating to or being a traditional business serving customers in a building as contrasted to an online business

a brick-and-mortar store

Examples of brick-and-mortar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Founded in 2012 as a food truck by restaurant industry veteran Craig Blum, Johnny served tech industry and other corporate clients before opening brick-and-mortar shops. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 27 June 2026

The decision to close the brick-and-mortar storefront reflects broader changes in the antiques business. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

In 2015, the brick-and-mortar Californios was born in the City by the Bay, earning a Michelin star in its first year. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

PhilWeb earlier this year forged strategic partnerships with brick-and-mortar casino operators Okada Manila and Hann Casino Resort to build and help manage their online gaming platforms. — Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for brick-and-mortar

• colporteur
• exporter
• headquarter
• importer
• reporter
• supporter
• transporter
• mortar
• quarter
• shorter
• sorter