woodwork

noun

wood·​work ˈwu̇d-ˌwərk 

1

: work made of wood

especially : interior fittings (such as moldings or stairways) of wood

2

: a place or state of concealment, seclusion, or anonymity

witnesses came out of the woodwork when a reward was offered

Examples of woodwork in a Sentence

We painted the walls white and the woodwork red.

The kick hit the woodwork.

Recent Examples on the Web

Admire the Queen Anne and Italianate architecture, including original staircases, fireplace mantles and woodwork, and see these homes bedecked in their best holiday finery. —Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025

There will be handmade goods, original art and holiday gifts ranging from pottery and jewelry to textiles and woodwork. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025

Art deco style murals of dancing figures, original woodwork and ornate chandeliers and glass decorate the Cerrito. —Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025

The house features a chef's kitchen, double-sided fireplace and a study with custom Burmeister woodwork, according to the listing. —Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 17 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing woodwork

• come/crawl out of the woodwork
• fade into the woodwork
• into the woodwork

Rhymes for woodwork

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork

Kids Definition

woodwork

noun

wood·​work -ˌwərk 

: work made of wood

especially : interior fittings (as window frames or stairways) of wood