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.
Recent Examples on the Web Touches of Twain’s pretty town were still visible in the decorative brickwork and keyhole doorways of buildings along Hickman’s main drag, but few places seemed to be occupied. Longreads, 9 July 2024 Dana painted it burgundy—Farrow & Ball’s Brinjal—which ties to the brickwork. Marni Elyse Katz, Architectural Digest, 5 July 2024 In addition to that, the entire roof was replaced, all the windows were restored, storm windows were added, and a large chunk of the brickwork was repaired. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024 Safety concerns forced the hotel to close for a second time in the 1980s until the improvements were made after the turn of the century. Visitors today can stay in one of 12 rooms, many with original wallpaper, exposed brickwork and more. Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brickwork 

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Word History

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 27 Jul. 2024.

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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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