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

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Rather than starting with a lot and designing around it, his team and Pininfarina spent about two years creating the house first, down to the furniture, millwork, landscaping, and pool. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026 Nine-foot ceilings enhance the feeling of spaciousness on the first floor while hardwood flooring, used throughout much of the home, and impressive millwork that includes crown molding and chair rails, adds elegance. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 That substance shows up in the little things that elevate a big house into a memorable one — intricate millwork, triple crown molding and custom touches that give the home a cohesive, old-world richness rather than a patchwork of trends. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026 In this foyer, everything from the walls to the millwork to the doors and the balusters are saturated in White Dove. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 July 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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