stonework

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The lease shows he does have to keep paying for the upkeep of the house, ensuring the exterior stonework is in good condition every five years and painting the interior every seven years.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

“Three days ago, while admiring the stonework, I happened to notice a huge gash in the limestone that extended more than 25 yards long. It was deep and nasty!” he wrote.

From Salon • Aug. 31, 2025

So Underwood redesigned the structure, creating a more rustic lodge out of the original stonework, perched on the very edge of the canyon.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025

Climate change added to the challenge, he said, as increased heavy rainfall damaged the stonework, including in hard-to-reach areas.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

Most nights the girls hurry to the end of the block and climb into a cramped shelter and are kept awake by the crashing of stonework.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr