noun
bricklayer
noun
1
A tradesperson who builds walls and structures out of bricks.
"The bricklayer finished the garden wall in a single afternoon."
"He trained for years to become a skilled bricklayer."
How to Use Bricklayer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA skilled worker whose job is building things out of bricks.
Common pairings
a qualified bricklayer
work as a bricklayer
Word Forms
bricklayers plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of brick and layer — someone who lays bricks.