mason

noun

ma·​son ˈmā-sᵊn 

1

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

2

Mason : freemason

Examples of mason in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Brick was then being laid into buildings by these waves of immigrant masons from Europe who came to Chicago. —Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026

Add wildflowers in a jar or mason glass for a charming centerpiece, and play music from a speaker to set the mood. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026

Put wildflowers in a jar or mason glass. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026

Spread a blanket outside, set out simple snacks like sandwiches, fruit and lemonade, and put wildflowers in a jar or mason glass. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026

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

Rhymes for mason

• basin
• caisson
• chasten
• hasten
• jason
• capsaicin
• freemason
• stonemason
• subbasin
• washbasin
• indomethacin

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