plasterwork

noun

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

Examples of plasterwork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Venetian plasterwork was executed by Italian artisans. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024 Ash hardwood floors, stained glass, and detailed plasterwork can be seen throughout; and the four, 27-foot-tall columns at the front of the house are original. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2024 The swanky abode has undergone extensive renovations over the years but still enjoys many of its original period details, such as high ceilings, stately sash windows, ornate plasterwork, and elaborate cornicing. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024 Despite the numerous remodels over the years, the four-story tower house still retains many of its original features, including decorative plasterwork. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2024 The formal dining room takes notes from Villa Necchi and has custom ceiling plasterwork and custom furniture from Audax. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2023 Chapel of San Bartolomé is a 14th-century Christian temple adorned with Mudéjar-style tiles and plasterwork. Andrew Ferren, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2023 Around the corner is the tiny, luminous Chapel of San Bartolomé (€2.50), where Mudéjar tile mosaics and intricate plasterwork enhance a 14th-century Christian temple. Andrew Ferren, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2023 Internally, the aesthetic continues with a soaring seven-foot fireplace, dark wood paneling, and ornate plasterwork. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2023

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Word History

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 25 Apr. 2024.

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