stonemason

noun

stone·​ma·​son ˈstōn-ˌmā-sᵊn 

: a mason who builds with stone

stonemasonry

ˈstōn-ˌmā-sᵊn-rē 

noun

Examples of stonemason in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

William Thomas Bernal is a retired stonemason and union leader. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

The text was first reviewed by three clerics and then copied by scribes onto marble for stonemasons to chisel. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026

Drawing inspiration from herders’ winter resting spots, American architect Blake Civiello worked with local carpenters and stonemasons, sourcing regional materials for the new glass-and-timber structures. — Cynthia Rosenfeld, Time, 12 Mar. 2026

Telford started out as a stonemason, and Day reckons the high standard of craftmanship is down to his background. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stonemason

• basin
• caisson
• chasten
• hasten
• jason
• capsaicin
• disseisin
• freemason
• subbasin
• unfasten
• washbasin

Kids Definition

stonemason

noun

stone·​ma·​son ˈstōn-ˌmās-ᵊn 

: a mason who builds with stone