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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To mimic custom millwork on a budget, try using freestanding bookcases painted the same color as the walls. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026 The apartment is drenched in a moody cognac hue that runs throughout the kitchen, living room, and bedroom millwork, reappearing in the shower tiles, as well. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026 Roughly 7,300 square feet across three levels showcase wide-plank oak floors, custom millwork, and French doors opening seamlessly to the outdoors. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 May 2026 Details unique to the space will include custom millwork and a wine display, plus art and design elements inspired by early 1900s trolley cars and Plaza Midwood’s roots as one of Charlotte’s first streetcar suburbs. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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