cinderblock
Translation
breeze block, concrete block
Examples
They built a wall with cinderblocks.
They built a wall with breeze blocks.
He used a cinderblock to hold the door open.
He used a breeze block to hold the door open.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a type of building material A cinderblock is heavy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: concrete block, breeze block (common UK term)
Etymology
A compound of 'cinder' (ash) and 'block'. They were originally made with coal cinders.
Memory Tips
Picture a grey, rectangular block used for building simple walls. Cinder + block = a block made from cinders.