millwork

noun

mill·​work ˈmil-ˌwərk How to pronounce millwork (audio)
: woodwork (such as doors, sashes, or trim) manufactured at a mill

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Gill said the home is high-quality and would be difficult to replicate for the list price, citing the mansion’s limestone columns, stone facade, and millwork. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025 The largest outer square can reflect the dominant wall or upholstery color (60%), the mid-tone middle square can be used for key furniture pieces or millwork (30%), and the smallest inner square makes for perfect accents—think pillows, art, or a bold door color (10%). Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025 The formal living room, meanwhile, comes accompanied by a fireplace and features the same custom millwork, ceiling designs, and dark hues found throughout the home. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025 Drysdale Design Associates In a bedroom of a Bethesda penthouse, Drysdale Design Associates added a grid of maple millwork to bring warmth and a luxe feel to the small space. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for millwork

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of millwork was in 1865

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“Millwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millwork. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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