masonry

noun

ma·​son·​ry ˈmā-sᵊn-rē How to pronounce masonry (audio)
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
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The Roosevelt, a stolid 19 masonry floors, can’t compete in this new game. Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 25 Feb. 2026 Kouri Richins had a real estate company, and her husband owned a stone masonry business. Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026 At the north end of the block is a 156-foot, 11-story-high hotel with cast stone and masonry cladding. Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026 Aside from the jagged puzzle pieces archaeologists were working with, the masonry showcased an unusual method that diverged from the Roman norm, notably. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masonry

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of masonry was in the 13th century

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“Masonry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masonry. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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masonry

noun
ma·​son·​ry ˈmās-ᵊn-rē How to pronounce masonry (audio)
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

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