plasterwork

noun

plas·​ter·​work ˈpla-stər-ˌwərk 

: plastering often ornate in design used to finish architectural constructions

Examples of plasterwork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The main living areas are located on the ground and second floors, offering expansive reception rooms, intricate plasterwork, and rich period details that have been carefully restored and elevated under Kime’s discerning eye and commitment to authenticity. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025

But the piece-de-resistance is the stunning bas relief animalia plasterwork that graces one wall. —Blue Carreon, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

The restoration has kept things classy, with original architectural details like a lobby mailbox and ornate plasterwork preserved to keep the vintage vibes intact. —Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

Water damage and mold marked the ornate, gilded plasterwork, and paint—in a fusty Empire red—was peeling off the walls. —Alice Cavanagh, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for plasterwork

• bodywork
• handiwork
• ironwork
• latticework
• masterwork
• metalwork
• needlework
• openwork
• overwork
• paperwork
• subnetwork
• artwork