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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For the cooking areas, Rockwell’s team installed floor-to-ceiling subway tile, a giant island, and deep-green millwork from Plain English that conceals all of the essentials. Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026 Megan also preserved most of the wood flooring as well as the abundant cypress wainscot panels and millwork, hiring local craftspeople to refurbish them. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 Completed in 2022, the pad has a clean, contemporary look defined by natural stone and wood floors, soaring vaulted ceilings, and custom millwork throughout. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026 Thirteen-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows pull in light from the avenue, while custom millwork and high-end finishes keep the tone firmly in the luxury lane. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 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 25 Apr. 2026.

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