redbrick

/ˈrɛdbrɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of building material, typically made from clay, often used for constructing walls and other parts of a building.

“The old university buildings were made of redbrick, giving them a distinctive and charming appearance.”

2. adjective

Describing something as made from or having the appearance of redbrick; having a reddish-brown color.

“The redbrick road wound its way through the countryside.”

Synonyms

  • brick
  • clay
  • terracotta

Antonyms

  • concrete
  • wood