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
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of stonework
before 1000; Middle English stoonwerk, Old English stānweorc. See stone, work
Example Sentences
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The Hughes - Helen, 33, and Llyr, 36 - had been planning a home extension when heavy rainfall in February 2023 flooded exposed foundations, sending water through the stonework and under the floors.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2025
“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
Climate change added to the challenge, he said, as increased heavy rainfall damaged the stonework, including in hard-to-reach areas.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2025
Rich people have lots of colorful stonework tiles around it, like you’re pooping into a little babbling river in a field of flowers.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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