masonry

[mey-suhn-ree]

noun

plural

masonries 

1. the craft or occupation of a mason.

2. work constructed by a mason, especially stonework.

   the crumbling masonry of ancient walls.

3. (initial capital letter),  Freemasonry.

masonry

/ ˈmeɪsənrɪ /

noun

1. the craft of a mason

2. work that is built by a mason; stonework or brickwork

3. (often capital) short for Freemasonry

Word History and Origins

Origin of masonry¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English masonerie, from Middle French maçonnerie; equivalent to mason + -ery

Example Sentences

To the north, a sickly orange haze hung along the horizon, a reminder of the inferno that had reduced parts of their school to a ragged tangle of charred masonry, metal and wood.

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Further along the road, known as the Philadelphi Corridor, discrete piles of masonry and splintered metal mapped where each house or farm building once stood.

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Footage shared on social media appeared to show the masonry narrowly avoiding two people, and police said no one was injured in the incident.

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Resurfacing work around Charing Cross will continue throughout September, while masonry repairs at Junction 15 are expected to finish in the coming week.

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He also showed a door that had been "kicked in" along with damaged masonry.

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