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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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 The brickwork lines up with the video. Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brickwork

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Mar. 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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