mortar

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: mor-tar (2)

English Definition

A mixture of lime or cement with sand and water, used in building; or a cup-shaped vessel in which ingredients are crushed

Example Sentence

The mason was using mortar to lay the bricks.

US IPA /ˈmɔːrtər/
UK IPA /ˈmɔːtə/