bricklayer

noun

brick·​lay·​er ˈbrik-ˌlā-ər How to pronounce bricklayer (audio)
-ˌler
: a person who lays brick
bricklaying noun

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Three of Bruckner’s apprentice bricklayers worked on the wall. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2025 On Monday, the campers participated in a demonstration with the Charlotte Fire Department and Tru Homes’ bricklayers and framers. Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025 Inspired by Brazil’s tradition of bricklayers and farm labourers who compete for money with fake brand shoes, says Miranda of his feature debut. John Hopewell, Variety, 15 July 2025 His neighbors were bricklayers, rail workers, mechanics; a couple were doctors. Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bricklayer

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bricklayer was in the 15th century

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“Bricklayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bricklayer. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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bricklayer

noun
brick·​lay·​er ˈbrik-ˌlā-ər How to pronounce bricklayer (audio)
-ˌle(-ə)r
: a person who builds with bricks
bricklaying noun

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