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mason

[ˈmeɪsən]

mason Definition

  • 1a person who works with stone, brick, or concrete, typically in the construction of buildings
  • 2a member of a secret society, especially one involved in political intrigue

Using mason: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mason" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The mason is building a wall with bricks.

  • Example

    He worked as a mason for many years.

  • Example

    The cathedral was built by skilled masons.

mason Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mason

Phrases with mason

  • a member of an international fraternal and charitable organization with secret rites and signs

    Example

    My grandfather was a free mason and he used to attend their meetings regularly.

  • a glass jar with a screw top and usually a capacity of one pint or more, used for preserving fruits and vegetables

    Example

    She stored the homemade jam in a mason jar.

  • a solitary bee that nests in pre-existing cavities such as woodpecker holes and hollow stems

    Example

    Mason bees are important pollinators for fruit trees and other crops.

Origins of mason

from Old French 'masson', from a Germanic word meaning 'a worker in stone'

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Summary: mason in Brief

A 'mason' [ˈmeɪsən] is a person who works with stone, brick, or concrete, typically in the construction of buildings. It can also refer to a member of a secret society involved in political intrigue. Examples include 'The mason is building a wall with bricks.' and 'The cathedral was built by skilled masons.' Phrases include 'free mason,' 'mason jar,' and 'mason bee.'

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