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 brick façade doesn’t have any fancy scrollwork, and the proportions suggest a prewar building with dark, narrow units crammed into the 25-foot-wide floors. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026

Its vibe feels delightfully vintage thanks to the aged green finish and beautiful scrollwork. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

The ornate accessory features scrollwork and clover motifs in silver and gold, set with diamonds that can be detached and worn as a brooch. — Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 June 2026

The drapery or scrollwork around a shield is called a lambrequin, a five-petaled flower is called a cinquefoil, and an emblem or animal that puns on the bearer’s name is called a rebus. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026

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