Definition

A person who works with stone to create structures, such as buildings or monuments, by cutting, shaping, and laying stones.

Example

The stonemason carefully carved the intricate designs into the stone.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how skilled a stonemason must be?

Definitely! It takes a lot of precision to work with stone.

I wonder what the process is like for a stonemason when they start a new project.

I imagine they must carefully plan everything before even touching the stones.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stonemason → It is formed from "stone" (from Old English "stan", meaning a hard, solid mineral matter) and "mason" (from Old French "maçon", meaning a builder or worker in stone). The word "stonemason" refers to a person who works with stone to create structures or sculptures.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'stone' as the material and a 'mason' as a builder — a stonemason is someone who builds with stone.

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