Definition

A facility or location where bricks are produced or manufactured.

Example

The new brickworks in our town will create many jobs.

Conversation

I heard there’s an old brickworks near the park.

Really? I've never noticed it before.

Yeah, it’s supposed to be really interesting to explore.

Sounds fun! We should check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brickworks is formed from "brick" (from Old English "bricc", meaning a building material made of clay) and "works" (from Old English "weorc", meaning a place of labor or production). The term refers to a place where bricks are made or produced.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'place of labor' ('works') where 'bricks' are made — that's what brickworks means.

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