redbrick UK
ˈrɛdˌbrɪk
Definition

Definition of redbrick - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
constructionUKmade of red brick materialUK
  • The redbrick house stood out in the neighborhood.
brickwork
2.
educationTECH.UKof British universities founded in late 19th to early 20th centuryTECH.UK
  • She attended a redbrick university in Liverpool..
civic university

Noun

1.
constructionUKtype of building material made from clayUK
  • The house was built with redbrick for a rustic look..
brick clay
2.
educationTECH.UKBritish university founded in the late 19th centuryTECH.UK
  • She studied at a redbrick in Manchester.
civic university
3.
architectureTECH.UKarchitectural style using red bricksTECH.UK
  • The building's redbrick is iconic of the era.
brickwork
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  • redbrick: type of building material made from clay
    type of building material made from clay
  • redbrick: architectural style using red bricks
    architectural style using red bricks

Expressions with redbrick

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British university established in the 19th or early 20th century
He studied at a redbrick university known for its rigorous programs..

Origin of redbrick

English, red (color) + brick (building material)

Examples of redbrick in a sentence

  • They admired the redbrick facade of the old factory.
  • He was proud to be a professor at a redbrick institution.
  • The redbrick architecture of the campus was stunning.
  • The old factory was made of redbrick.
  • Redbrick buildings are common in this region.
  • He attended a redbrick known for its engineering program.

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  1. French:en brique rouge, brique rouge, ...
  2. German:Ziegelrot, roter Ziegel, ...
  3. Italian:in mattoni rossi, mattone di argilla, ...
  4. Spanish:de ladrillo rojo, universidad de ladrillo rojo, ...
  5. Portuguese:tijolado, tijolo de barro, ...
  6. Chinese:红砖砌成, 红砖, ...
  7. Japanese:赤レンガの, 赤レンガ, ...
  8. Arabic:مِن الطُوب الأَحْمَر, طُوب أَحْمَر, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִבְנֵי, לְבֵנִים אֲדֻמּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:кирпичный, красный кирпич, ...
  11. Ukrainian:цегляний, червона цегла, ...
  12. Hindi:लाल ईंट का, लाल ईंट, ...

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