1. a person whose job is to cut, shape, and build with stone

Examples

• The stonemason carefully carved intricate designs into the marble.
• My grandfather was a skilled stonemason who built many church walls.
• The cathedral required dozens of stonemasons to complete the construction.
• She apprenticed with a master stonemason to learn the traditional techniques.
• The stonemason used ancient tools to restore the historic monument.
• Local stonemasons were hired to repair the damaged foundation.