scrollwork

noun

scroll·​work ˈskrōl-ˌwərk 

: ornamentation characterized by scrolls

especially : fancy designs in wood often made with a scroll saw

Examples of scrollwork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The backrest of the bench has intricate scrollwork that will add a touch of elegance to any space. —Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025

The intricate scrollwork along the bottom gives it the nouveau feel, but the bow at the top reads modern. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 June 2025

Versace used various size studs to create scrollwork designs down the side of jeans. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025

The handle and front plate of the scabbard, made of copper alloys, are covered with scrollwork or ocelli. —Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scrollwork

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork

Kids Definition

scrollwork

noun

scroll·​work -ˌwərk 

: ornamental work (as in metal or wood) having a scroll or scrolls