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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The modernist mountain lodge stands out in the historic town with a color palette of snow white, warm woods, and rust, and airiness conveyed by white oak millwork and textured stone mosaics. Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026 There are balconies on each floor with avenue views, and all rooms feature mosaic tiles, custom millwork, and velvet headboards. Paul Oswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 The entry foyer combines the warmth of hardwood flooring with attractive millwork. Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026 Custom millwork and Italian marble countertops and backsplash outfit the kitchen. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for millwork

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Feb. 2026.

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