: woodwork (such as doors, sashes, or trim) manufactured at a mill

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Ford was then hired to install millwork for the entrance to Coppola’s offices. Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026 While the 11,108-square-foot house still needs some TLC, the bones — including pocket doors, extensive millwork, and 11 fireplaces — are impressive. Thomas Connors, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 New insulation, electrical wiring and panels, interior plumbing lines and ductwork are hidden behind plaster and millwork that feel right for the era. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Retaining original details like coffered ceilings and intricate custom millwork, the three-story home spans about 6,200 square feet, including a separate apartment above the attached two-car garage. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for millwork

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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 17 Sep. 2026.

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