stonework
Americannoun
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any construction, as walls or the like, of stone; stone masonry.
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the techniques, processes, work, or art of dressing, setting, or designing in stone.
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(usually used with a singular verb) Usually stoneworks. a place where stone is dressed, as for building.
noun
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any structure or part of a building made of stone
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the process of dressing or setting stones
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Etymology
Origin of stonework
before 1000; Middle English stoonwerk, Old English stānweorc. See stone, work
Example Sentences
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He said he would have liked to see the council consider closing the road at night or using a cherry-picker to carry out the stonework improvements.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
“Three days ago, while admiring the stonework, I happened to notice a huge gash in the limestone that extended more than 25 yards long. It was deep and nasty!” he wrote.
From Salon • Aug. 31, 2025
So Underwood redesigned the structure, creating a more rustic lodge out of the original stonework, perched on the very edge of the canyon.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025
The rise has been attributed by the Minster to inflation and the impact of climate change on the historic building's stonework, which has deteriorated.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025
“Why is it you hate stonework so, young one? It is a good trade.”
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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