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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mortar

/mɔːrˈtər/ noun · British & US
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What does mortar mean?

noun

A container for mixing and applying building materials, typically made of stone or brick, or a device used to crush or grind something, especially grains or minerals. In chemistry, a mixture of a solid and a liquid.

Example

"The mason used a mortar to hold the bricks together."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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