masonry

noun

ma·​son·​ry ˈmā-sᵊn-rē 

plural masonries

1

a

: something constructed of materials used by masons

b

: the art, trade, or occupation of a mason

c

: work done by a mason

2

Masonry : freemasonry

Examples of masonry in a Sentence

a structure built of masonry

Recent Examples on the Web

Due to its close adjacency to water, the house’s steel and masonry components are under more threat of decline over time than in a standard countryside retreat. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Archaeologists excavating Xultun, a large Mayan site in northeast Guatemala, have identified the name of an 8th-century Mayan astronomer-mathematician who wrote a calendrical formula on an interior wall of a small masonry building. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026

Purchase a masonry cleaning solution that includes degreasing solid agents or agents that remove plant staining and mold. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

On their way in, crews had to clear debris from multiple floors; aside from chunks of concrete, masonry and flooring, obstacles included a bathroom sink and toilet that had tumbled down from above. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for masonry

• freemasonry

Kids Definition

masonry

noun

ma·​son·​ry ˈmās-ᵊn-rē 

plural masonries

1

: something built of stone, brick, or concrete

2

: the art, trade, or occupation of a mason

3

: the work done by a mason