stonework

[ stohn-wurk ]

noun

1. any construction, as walls or the like, of stone; stone masonry.
2. the techniques, processes, work, or art of dressing, setting, or designing in stone.
3. Usually stoneworks. (usually used with a singular verb) a place where stone is dressed, as for building.

stonework

/ ˈstəʊnˌwɜːk /

noun

1. any structure or part of a building made of stone
2. the process of dressing or setting stones

Derived Forms

• ˈstoneˌworker, noun

Other Words From

• stoneworker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stonework¹

before 1000; Middle English stoonwerk, Old English stānweorc. See stone, work

Example Sentences

The prosecution said the dye not only turned the water red but also stained the stonework of the fountain.

From BBC

"There was stonework crumbling, also the great clock hadn't had a major overhaul in over 30 years at that point."

From BBC

Four bedrooms, three baths, custom metalwork, chef’s kitchen, family room with massive stone fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, balcony, wide array of woods and stonework throughout the interior, ocean views, 2,500 square feet.

From Washington Times

High waves caused "significant" damage to the structure in South Shields and the stonework of the north and south piers last week.

From BBC

Though the Freemasonry movement has roots in medieval guilds of stonemasons, the vast majority of the movement’s members are not masters of stonework.

From National Geographic

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