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

The main event is staged at the Sacsayhuamán archaeological site, the massive stone fortress on the hills above Cusco, where the ceremony unfolds against a backdrop of original Inca masonry. —Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026

Stepping inside, visitors are greeted by a double-sided masonry fireplace that anchors the entryway and separates it from a cozy sitting area and an open dining space. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2026

For the first time, a skeleton of metal, rather than walls of masonry, formed the main supporting material for a large commercial tower. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026

The interiors, updated by a past owner, didn’t gel with her own taste, but the original bones still wowed, especially the dynamic rooflines, internal masonry walls, and chunky marble accents like lintels and sills. —Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 22 May 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