bricks

bricks · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of brick; rectangular blocks used in construction.

  2. 2.

    Building materials in general.

Forms

plural: bricks

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bricks and mortar — physical buildings or property
  • •
    make bricks without straw — to attempt something without proper resources

Related words

See also: brick, construction, masonry
Synonyms: blocks, stones

Etymology

Plural of "brick," from Middle Dutch "bricke" or Middle Low German "brike."