plasterwork

noun

plas·​ter·​work ˈpla-stər-ˌwərk 

: plastering often ornate in design used to finish architectural constructions

Examples of plasterwork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The original plasterwork and wooden ceiling beams were kept intact, with new materials such as oak flooring, stone sinks, and copper faucets added to accentuate the home’s history. —Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025

The red-brick Georgian manor still carries its original charm, with ornate cornices, Venetian windows, intricate plasterwork, and a striking half-barrel vaulted ceiling. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2025

The gilded latticework trimming the balconies around the entrance appeared to be crumbling off, and large stretches of colorful plasterwork have worn away to reveal the chalky gray of lath and structural wood. —Carl David Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025

This restored 1600s-era piano nobile apartment in Venice’s Cannaregio district is a stunner with its Terrazzo floors and ornate plasterwork. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for plasterwork

• bodywork
• handiwork
• ironwork
• latticework
• masterwork
• metalwork
• needlework
• openwork
• overwork
• paperwork
• subnetwork
• artwork