ductwork

noun

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

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More than three years later, Hall’s staff found a correctional officer’s uniform that Friedmann had stowed in the jail’s ductwork. James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026 Excessive Dust A lot of dust buildup on your furniture and other surfaces could be a sign that debris is circulating throughout your ductwork. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026 There’s no air conditioning or ductwork, and the windows are tightly insulated. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026 Because bathrooms are small, builders can often undersize ductwork or skip supply vents entirely, leaving the room reliant on bleed-over heat from adjacent hallways, says Brandt. Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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