plasterwork

noun

plas·​ter·​work ˈpla-stər-ˌwərk How to pronounce plasterwork (audio)
: plastering often ornate in design used to finish architectural constructions

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While Biber meticulously restored the original pine floors, plasterwork, trim, and central stair, nearly everything else was modernized behind the scenes. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026 Designed in 1901 by famed British architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, the home's original wood carvings, plasterwork, textiles, and furnishings are still intact. Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025 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 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 See All Example Sentences for plasterwork

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First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plasterwork was in 1600

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“Plasterwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plasterwork. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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