ductwork

noun

duct·​work ˈdəkt-ˌwərk 

: ducting

Examples of ductwork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This debris can get sucked into your ductwork or blown back into the house. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026

These contaminants settle in ductwork, walls, carpets and furniture, as well as on clothing, blankets and toys. — Andrew J. Whelton, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

The misconception is that high-efficiency equipment alone ensures an efficient home; however, the entire system, including ductwork and building enclosure, must work together. — Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Up front, there’s a new nose with new ductwork that allows air to flow more efficiently and precisely, generating more downforce, eliminating turbulence, and also improving cooling. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ductwork

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