# brickwork

/bɹˈɪkwɜːk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/brickwork
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

the work of building with bricks, or the bricks and mortar used to make a wall. It can also mean the skill of a bricklayer.

For teachers: the craft or work of building with bricks, or the bricks and mortar used in such construction. Often used to describe the structural integrity or aesthetic quality of a masonry wall.

## Examples

- The old house has beautiful red brickwork.
- The architect specified high-quality brickwork to ensure the building could withstand the local climate.
- Restoring the historic facade required a master craftsman with the specific knowledge of traditional brickwork techniques that had fallen out of use in modern construction.

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