brickwork

noun

brick·​work ˈbrik-ˌwərk 

: 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

Low carbon bricks Once fully operational, the transition from natural gas to green hydrogen at Wienerberger’s Denton brickworks is expected to cut CO₂ emissions by more than 11,600 tonnes annually—equivalent to a 9 percent reduction in the company’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026

Inspired by the helter-skelter brickwork of Chiang Mai's crumbling temples, their façades feature masonry laid in intricate motifs and wooden lattices that create beautiful shadowy patterns when the sun hits. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

There are a few options to deal with old brickwork, including cleaning and repairing the brick, painting or staining the brick, or even installing new siding or stucco over the brick. —Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026

Doors or windows that stick or brickwork that cracks are early warning signs2. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for brickwork

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork
• falsework

Kids Definition

brickwork

noun

brick·​work ˈbrik-ˌwərk 

: work made of bricks and mortar