stonework

noun

stone·work ˈstōn-ˌwərk

: a structure or part built of stone : masonry

: the shaping, preparation, or setting of stone

Examples of stonework in a Sentence

The stonework on this house is over 100 years old.

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The faux stonework inside the mantel is another gorgeous touch that won’t clash thanks to its light gray coloring. —

Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2024 Some medieval methods have been used on the structure, which is believed to be the first Gothic-style cathedral that used iron for binding sections of stonework together. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Apr. 2019 New stonework has been carefully pieced together to repair and fill the wounds that had left the cathedral’s insides exposed to the elements. —

Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024 The building's exterior is finished out with stonework to mirror some of its neighborhood's historic churches. —

Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for stonework