pressed brick

noun

1. face brick molded under pressure to a desired finish.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pressed brick¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

In September 1895, the edifice, comprising four floors of light-colored Enumclaw sandstone and pressed brick, trimmed with terra cotta and outfitted with the latest heating and plumbing, welcomed more than 200 students.

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The fronts were of pressed brick, relieved with Preston bands, window heads and cornices.

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A very good idea of it might be had by comparing what are called salmon brick and pressed brick together.

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He said that in October, 1886, he was erecting a building on Astor street for Mr. Post, when Walking Delegate Healy appeared on the scene and objected to some pressed brick being put into arches that had been cut at the manufactory, insisting that they should be cut on the job.

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Mr. Worthington also for a time engaged on the same spot in the manufacture of pressed brick and drain tiles.

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