woodwork

noun

wood·​work ˈwu̇d-ˌwərk How to pronounce woodwork (audio)
1
: work made of wood
especially : interior fittings (such as moldings or stairways) of wood
2
: a place or state of concealment, seclusion, or anonymity
witnesses came out of the woodwork when a reward was offered

Examples of woodwork in a Sentence

We painted the walls white and the woodwork red. The kick hit the woodwork.
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The open-concept floor plan is augmented by high ceilings, high-end finishes and custom woodwork throughout. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025 Immerse yourself in handcrafted goods and visual arts, from sculptures and paintings to ceramics and woodwork. Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025 On the second Saturday of the month, the North Shore comes alive with the Princeville Night Market, where more than 40 artists and craftspeople display ceramics, paintings, jewelry, and woodwork. Rachel Ng, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025 What to look for: The architect firm kept many of the original interior features, including large doorways and intricate woodwork. Arkansas Online, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for woodwork

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of woodwork was circa 1609

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“Woodwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodwork. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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woodwork

noun
wood·​work -ˌwərk How to pronounce woodwork (audio)
: work made of wood
especially : interior fittings (as window frames or stairways) of wood
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