Mason

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪsən/

Definitions of mason

noun A person who works with stone, brick, or concrete to build structures

Example Sentences

A1 The mason built a strong stone wall around the garden.

A2 The mason used bricks to construct the new fireplace.

B1 The mason is skilled at laying bricks and mortar to create beautiful structures.

B2 The mason carefully crafted the intricate design on the cathedral's facade.

C1 The master mason oversaw the construction of the entire castle.

C2 The mason's expertise in stonework is renowned throughout the region.

Examples of mason in a Sentence

formal The mason carefully laid each brick in perfect alignment to build the new library.

informal My neighbor is a skilled mason who can fix just about anything around the house.

slang Hey, that mason dude really knows how to work his magic with stones.

figurative She was a mason of words, crafting beautiful poems that touched the hearts of many.

Grammatical Forms of mason

• past tense: masoned
• plural: masons
• comparative: more mason
• superlative: most mason
• present tense: masons
• future tense: will mason
• perfect tense: have masoned
• continuous tense: is masoning
• singular: mason
• positive degree: mason
• infinitive: to mason
• gerund: masoning
• participle: masoned

Origin and Evolution of mason

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and medieval Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mason' originated from the Old French word 'maçon', which came from the medieval Latin word 'machio', meaning 'builder'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mason' has evolved to specifically refer to a skilled worker who builds with stone or brick, emphasizing their expertise in construction and masonry work.