Synonyms for

Brick

Verb / brɪk / Another word for brick — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln, used for building walls, houses, and other structures

Synonyms & similar words

block stone masonry firebrick terra-cotta adobe paver cobblestone flagstone slate tile brickwork bricklaying brick-making brickfielder brickmould brickwall

Synonyms by register

Formal

block unit masonry component

Informal

slab chunk lump

Literary

hearthstone foundation stone

Antonyms

air feather fluff lightness void emptiness

Common collocations

  • build a house
  • lay a brick
  • red brick
  • fire brick
  • brick wall
  • bricklayer
  • brick dust
  • brick oven

Word family

noun brick
verb brick
adjective bricklike

Usage note

While 'brick' can be used as a verb meaning to build with bricks, this usage is less common than its noun form. It can also metaphorically refer to something solid and dependable.

Example sentences

  1. I built a fort out of bricks.
  2. The chimney was made of bricks.
  3. The patio was paved with bricks.
  4. The wall was constructed with bricks.
  5. The brick house was painted white.

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