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mason

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmeɪsən/

Forms: masons

mason means: A skilled worker who builds walls and other structures using stone or brick.

noun

STONE BUILDERB2

A skilled worker who builds walls and other structures using stone or brick.

  • A mason repaired the wall.
  • The masons laid the bricks carefully.
  • We hired a mason to build the stone steps.

Similar words: stoneworker, bricklayer

Common phrases: skilled mason, hire a mason, stone mason

verb

BUILD WITH STONEC2

To build or strengthen something using stone or brick.

  • They masoned the well with stone.
  • Workers masoned up the gap in the wall.
  • The terrace was carefully masoned to support the heavy soil.

How to use it: mason something up (They masoned the old opening up with bricks.)

Common phrases: mason a wall, mason up something, mason a well

Questions about mason

What does mason mean?

A skilled worker who builds walls and other structures using stone or brick.

What is mason in other languages?

Türkçe: taş ustası · Español: albañil · Français: maçon · Deutsch: Maurer · Italiano: muratore · 日本語: 石工

How do you pronounce mason?

It is pronounced /ˈmeɪsən/.

How do you use mason in a sentence?

A mason repaired the wall. The masons laid the bricks carefully.

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