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brick

/bɹɪk/
A2 · Elementary★★★★
noun

Simple Meaning

a small, hard block used to build walls and buildings.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Elementary — simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

The old house was made of red brick.

He dropped a brick on his foot while working on the wall.

Full Definition

A hardened rectangular block of mud, clay etc., used for building.

This wall is made of bricks.

Related Words

Synonyms:
blockstone
Word Family:
bricksbricklayerbrickwork