beadboard

noun

bead·​board ˈbēd-ˌbȯrd 

: paneling that features decorative beading (see beading sense 1a) and that is used typically on walls (as for wainscoting) and ceilings

The porch has a beadboard ceiling, paddle fan and recessed lighting, creating a comfortable retreat.

—Allison Jones, Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky), 13 Aug. 2010

Word History

First Known Use

1987, in the meaning defined above

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