brickwork

noun

brick·​work ˈbrik-ˌwərk How to pronounce brickwork (audio)
: work of or with bricks and mortar

Examples of brickwork in a Sentence

Some of the brickwork is in need of repair.
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The pale beige brickwork that surrounds the home’s four fireplaces likewise invokes the dunes. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 Outside, a landscaped terrace with original brickwork features native, medicinal plants and herbs for a true meditative essence. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 The 8,688-square-foot Colonial Revival has nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms, eight fireplaces, Flemish bond brickwork, slate roofing and formal gardens. Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 The result was a stately Victorian complete with turrets, detailed brickwork and enough grandeur that Gunnison has called it a castle ever since. Kevin Strong, CBS News, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for brickwork

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brickwork was in the 15th century

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“Brickwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brickwork. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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brickwork

noun
brick·​work ˈbrik-ˌwərk How to pronounce brickwork (audio)
: work made of bricks and mortar

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