Meaning of brick in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /brɪk/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Noun

    brick

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch bricke, brike; probably reinforced by Old French brique; of unknown ultimate origin

    Definitions

    1. rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln

    Examples

    • « used as a building or paving material »
  2. 2. a good fellow

    Examples

    • « helpful and trustworthy »

Famous quotes

  • « People who avoid the brick walls - all power to ya, but we all have to hit them sometimes in order to push through to the next level, to evolve. »
    Jennifer Aniston
  • « A half truth, like half a brick, is always more forcible as an argument than a whole one. It carries better. »
    Stephen Leacock
  • « I'd rather drive the yellow brick road, you wouldn't happen to know of a rental car place around. »
    Ryan Stiles
  • « Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. »
    Steve Jobs
  • « The important thing is to learn a lesson every time you lose. Life is a learning process and you have to try to learn what's best for you. Let me tell you, life is not fun when you're banging your head against a brick wall all the time. »
    John McEnroe

Browse dictionary