ductwork

noun

duct·​work ˈdəkt-ˌwərk How to pronounce ductwork (audio)

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Motorized dampers installed on ductwork can be customized to open or close to control airflow. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025 The restaurant will feature a large open bar, exposed ceilings and ductwork, wood trim accents and Pelato’s signature green, red, and white palette, according to plans. Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Dec. 2025 If the motor hums loudly or constantly, check whether the ductwork is damaged. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025 This caused ductwork to condensate and fill with water, which in turn increased the humidity in the building, exacerbating an already humid summer. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ductwork

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First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ductwork was in 1934

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“Ductwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ductwork. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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