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

There are also plans to build a wrought iron fence with masonry along Highway 10, and a wrought iron fence in the floodplain area. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

The Sacramento County Building Department was expected to evaluate the masonry building for damage. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, the Hotel Lucile begins a new chapter, retaining interior arches, masonry, woodwork details and a rooftop cross that the hotel will keep alight at night. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Mies was replacing a monumental domed neoclassical masonry structure that Henry Ives Cobb designed in 1896. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 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