brickwork
Americannoun
noun
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a structure, such as a wall, built of bricks
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construction using bricks
Etymology
Origin of brickwork
Example Sentences
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Another standout feature is the home’s wine cellar, which is accessed by a staircase featuring herringbone-patterned brickwork.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
The device uses a repeating "brickwork" pattern that serves two purposes.
From Science Daily ● May 31, 2026
A few years ago, they considered stripping the paint to reveal the original brickwork of the more than 3,500-square-foot home, hoping to eliminate the need for future repainting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
On Wednesday, the artists discovered graffiti had been sprayed on the brickwork and windows around the new entrance on River Drive.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2025
Several stone bridges crossed the river as it wound through the valley, and in the north, a long line of brickwork arches stretched from the hills into the town.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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