plasterwork

noun

plas·​ter·​work ˈpla-stər-ˌwərk How to pronounce plasterwork (audio)
: plastering often ornate in design used to finish architectural constructions

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The archaeologists, who are continuing to analyze the plasterwork in further depth, believe the paintings were inspired by designs from other parts of the Roman world. Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 19 June 2025 Countess Vittoria commissioned the space to be elaborately decorated in silk and brocades with ornate plasterwork ceilings. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for plasterwork

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First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plasterwork was in 1600

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“Plasterwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plasterwork. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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