brick

noun
UK: /brɪk/
US: /brɪk/

  1. A rectangular block of baked clay used for building walls, houses, and other structures.

    1. I used a brick to keep the door open. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new library was built of red brick, making it a landmark in the town. [ ] [ ]

  2. A good fellow; brick is an informal term of approval or endearment for a reliable person.

    1. He's a brick, always helping others. [ ] [ ]
    2. Thanks for your support; you really are a brick when I'm in need. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

block ingot cube tile
brick transitive-verb

  1. To build, pave, or line with bricks.

    1. They will brick the path in the garden. [ ] [ ]
    2. The courtyard was bricked with reclaimed materials to give it an antique feel. [ ] [ ]
brick adjective

  1. Used to describe something made of bricks or resembling bricks.

    1. The house has a brick wall. [ ] [ ]
    2. The school buildings were built with brick construction. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brick" in English means: A rectangular block of baked clay used for building walls, houses, and other structures., A good fellow; brick is an informal term of approval or endearment for a reliable person..

The phonetic transcription of "brick" is /brɪk/ in British English and /brɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brick": block, ingot, cube, tile.

Example usage of "brick": "I used a brick to keep the door open.". More examples on the page.