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 entry foyer combines the warmth of hardwood flooring with attractive millwork. Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026 Floor-to-ceiling windows capped by 12-foot ceilings and European white oak floors in a custom honey stain accentuate those horizons, alongside mahogany millwork and bronze detailing. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026 Custom millwork and Italian marble countertops and backsplash outfit the kitchen. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025 Add in textures such as drapery, millwork, or natural stone for an enduring look. Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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