millwork

noun

mill·​work ˈmil-ˌwərk How to pronounce millwork (audio)
: woodwork (such as doors, sashes, or trim) manufactured at a mill

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According to its listing, the home has its original wide-board chestnut floors and wall panels along with six fireplaces, original mantels and millwork along with two staircases one of which is the captain’s staircase in the front foyer. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026 Oak parquet floors, dusky marble, and custom millwork replace the industrial edge below with something more restrained—still minimal, but warmer and unmistakably domestic. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026 The main residence is described as about 3,153 square feet, with warm, old-growth redwood millwork and a great-room feel anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and walls of windows designed to pull in daylight. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026 Designer Chasity Centeno, owner of Riese Design, says her favorite black paint for millwork is Sherwin-Williams' Tricorn Black. Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for millwork

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of millwork was in 1865

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“Millwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millwork. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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