mason
IPA: mˈeɪsʌn
noun
- A bricklayer, one whose occupation is to build with stone or brick
- One who prepares stone for building purposes.
- A member of the fraternity of Freemasons. See Freemason.
- A surname originating as an occupation for a stonemason.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A number of places in the United States:
- A town in Effingham County, Illinois.
- An unincorporated community in Grant County, Kentucky.
- An unincorporated community in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
- A city, the county seat of Ingham County, Michigan.
- An unincorporated community in Houghton County, Michigan.
- An unincorporated community in Lyon County, Nevada.
- A town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
- A city in Warren County, Ohio.
- An unincorporated community in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma.
- A ghost town in Butte County, South Dakota.
- A town in Tipton County, Tennessee.
- A city, the county seat of Mason County, Texas.
- A town in Mason County, West Virginia.
- A town and village therein, in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
- A number of townships in the United States, listed under Mason Township.
- A Freemason.
- (informal) Ellipsis of George Mason University..
verb
- (transitive, normally with a preposition) To build stonework or brickwork about, under, in, over, etc.; to construct by masons
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Examples of "mason" in Sentences
- The mason carefully laid each brick to create a sturdy foundation for the new building
- The ancient temple was constructed by skilled masons hundreds of years ago
- The mason's hands were rough and calloused from years of working with stone and mortar
- The masons worked tirelessly in the hot sun to complete the walls of the castle
- The master mason was known for his intricate designs and attention to detail in every project he undertook
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