Brick: meaning, definitions and examples

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brick

[ brɪk ]

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building material

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

Synonyms

block, clay brick, masonry

Examples of usage

The house was built using red bricks.
She accidentally dropped a brick on her foot.

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informal

A large, heavy object or person.

Synonyms

reliable, solid, strong

Examples of usage

He's a real brick, always there to help out.
She's as strong as a brick.

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informal

To hit someone or something hard.

Synonyms

hit, smash, strike

Examples of usage

He bricked the ball into the net.
Don't brick the TV remote, it's fragile.

Translations

Translations of the word "brick" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tijolo

🇮🇳 ईंट

🇩🇪 Ziegel

🇮🇩 batu bata

🇺🇦 цегла

🇵🇱 cegła

🇯🇵 レンガ (renga)

🇫🇷 brique

🇪🇸 ladrillo

🇹🇷 tuğla

🇰🇷 벽돌 (byeokdol)

🇸🇦 طوب (toob)

🇨🇿 cihla

🇸🇰 tehla

🇨🇳 砖 (zhuān)

🇸🇮 opeka

🇮🇸 múrsteinn

🇰🇿 кірпіш

🇬🇪 აგური (aguri)

🇦🇿 kərpic

🇲🇽 ladrillo

Word origin

The word 'brick' originates from the Old English word 'bricca', which referred to a piece of baked clay. Bricks have been used as a building material for thousands of years, with the earliest known use dating back to around 7500 BC in Jericho. The process of making bricks has evolved over time, from sun-dried bricks to kiln-fired bricks. Bricks have played a significant role in architecture and construction, with various styles and sizes developed for different purposes.

See also: bricklayer, bricklaying, brickwork.