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

According to the lawsuit, the condo association told Verizon in August that the weight of its antennas had damaged exterior masonry walls on a rooftop penthouse. —David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026

Another tool is an oscillating multi-tool equipped with a masonry blade. —Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026

At night, subtle lighting illuminated the tropical plants growing from the joints in the masonry. —Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025

This vigorous vine damages masonry and causes tree branches to break under its weight. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025

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