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
capitalized : freemasonry

Examples of masonry in a Sentence

a structure built of masonry
Recent Examples on the Web The three other deposits were found in the ruins of a 14th century masonry building, experts said. Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024 In the late 1950s, the accomplished botanist and conservationist became the second owner of a spec house for an unrealized cul-de-sac development of concrete masonry residences. Jessica Ritz, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024 Eventually Eric started a stone masonry business and Kouri started her own real estate company - buying houses, fixing them up, and selling them for profit. Natalie Morales, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2024 The firing of the piñas take place in vaulted masonry ovens with wooden floors. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 Thirty days later, open it up, and with a masonry drill bit, carefully drill drainage holes in the pot bottom. Kenneth Setzer, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Several were built with load-bearing construction techniques, meaning the exterior masonry walls support the weight of the building with wooden joists bracing the floors and ceilings, Roberts said. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2024 And most buildings are constructed of unreinforced brick or masonry, too old to comply with modern building codes, according to research by Middle East Technical University. Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2024 Nature’s Touch, a Kansas City custom stone masonry company that specializes in luxury outdoor living, could add a similar look to an outdoor pool area. Sarah Gish, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024

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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 18 Mar. 2024.

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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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