stonework
noun
stone·work
ˈstōn-ˌwərk 
Examples of stonework in a Sentence
The stonework on this house is over 100 years old.
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Over the past eight years, the current owners have overseen an extensive restoration program that renewed the roof, stonework, windows, plumbing, and electrical systems while introducing new kitchens and bathrooms throughout the residence.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Instead, designers recommend opting for dark brown or black mulch, which typically looks richer, more natural, and more timeless against greenery and stonework.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
Everything at the hotel is built on-site—there are warehouses on the property for woodworking, welding, natural stonework, and more—and that craftsmanship and care is noticed in every guest room and across the property.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
That rain not only eats away at human stonework but can also harm animals and ecosystems, especially aquatic ones.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Instead, designers recommend opting for dark brown or black mulch, which typically looks richer, more natural, and more timeless against greenery and stonework.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
Everything at the hotel is built on-site—there are warehouses on the property for woodworking, welding, natural stonework, and more—and that craftsmanship and care is noticed in every guest room and across the property.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
That rain not only eats away at human stonework but can also harm animals and ecosystems, especially aquatic ones.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Stonework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stonework. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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