redbricks

/ˈrɛdˌbrɪks/
noun
  1. Plural of redbrick; red-colored bricks used in construction.
    • She used redbricks to build a small barbecue pit in the backyard.
    • The old school was built with redbricks from a local kiln.
    • The workers loaded the redbricks onto the truck.
  2. Informal term for redbrick universities collectively.
    • Many students from the redbricks go on to work in engineering and business.
    • The redbricks have a reputation for practical, career-focused education.
    • The redbricks expanded rapidly during the 1960s.
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