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 couple’s primary suite sports custom millwork, tactile fabrics, and the same marble finishes found throughout. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2025 Add in textures such as drapery, millwork, or natural stone for an enduring look. Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025 From adding mirrors and millwork to the walls to incorporating lavish wallpapers, Everitt brings something to every project that transcends trends and speaks to the soul of the home: his genuine love for the craft. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 18 Dec. 2025 In a recent project, General Assembly maintained a Tudor Revival home’s dark wood millwork and added new built-ins in dark tones that honor the 15th-century-style’s roots. Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 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 24 Dec. 2025.

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