ductwork

noun

duct·​work ˈdəkt-ˌwərk How to pronounce ductwork (audio)

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This caused ductwork to condensate and fill with water, which in turn increased the humidity in the building, exacerbating an already humid summer. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Alaska has explained publicly that ductwork in Boeing 737 aircraft prevents the installation of a window in specific rows and marks those seats accordingly. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025 Leaky ductwork can result in losing cold air to the basement or crawl spaces. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025 Improper installations caused increased resistance by the ductwork itself to the flow of air, a phenomenon known as static pressure. Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for ductwork

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First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ductwork was in 1934

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“Ductwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ductwork. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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