ductwork

noun

duct·​work ˈdəkt-ˌwərk 

: ducting

Examples of ductwork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Neglecting the Filter Whether your air conditioner is connected to the furnace and ductwork or is a stand-alone unit (such as a window AC or a mini-split system), changing the filter is necessary. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026

And 2-10 also won’t cover code upgrades or ductwork modifications needed to finish a repair. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Mini or ductless splits don’t have the ductwork that central air has, instead having an outdoor unit with a condenser and fan and an indoor unit that’s usually mounted on the wall to circulate cool air. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

An older system may have been grandfathered in, but a new replacement will usually involve upgrading electrical systems and the ductwork to meet today’s codes. — Kat Tretina, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ductwork

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