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

capitalized : freemasonry

Examples of masonry in a Sentence

a structure built of masonry

Recent Examples on the Web

Find Historical Icons Explore A Historic Fort One of the city's most architecturally significant structures, and also the oldest masonry fort in the country, the waterfront Castillo de San Marcos is truly a sight to behold. —Kara Franker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025

Enormous paintings of Christ and the Virgin Mary hung from the walls, framed by scrolling masonry. —Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025

For the first time, a skeleton of metal, rather than walls of masonry, formed the main supporting material for a large commercial structure. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025

The program sought to establish a series of allowances — from leniency on masonry materials to flexibility with building height and parking limits — for developers willing to meet certain affordability criteria. —Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 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