woodwork
noun
wood·work
ˈwu̇d-ˌwərk 
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adorned with layered drapery, ornate woodwork, and velvet upholstered desk chairs, the spacious guest rooms feel presidential.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
As Vincent Reed, who specializes in the conservation and restoration of historic woodwork, explains in a blog post, wood paneling first grew in popularity during the Tudor period in England.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The Brenkwitzes preserved the original woodwork in the front connecting parlors and formal dining room.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The six-hour event at Art History Brewing in Geneva was offered by the Streetz Artz Alliance group and featured more than a dozen local artisans whose products ranged from hot sauce and custom woodwork to body care products, jewelry, bread, pickles and more.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
As Vincent Reed, who specializes in the conservation and restoration of historic woodwork, explains in a blog post, wood paneling first grew in popularity during the Tudor period in England.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The Brenkwitzes preserved the original woodwork in the front connecting parlors and formal dining room.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The six-hour event at Art History Brewing in Geneva was offered by the Streetz Artz Alliance group and featured more than a dozen local artisans whose products ranged from hot sauce and custom woodwork to body care products, jewelry, bread, pickles and more.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Woodwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodwork. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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woodwork
noun
wood·work
-ˌwərk
: work made of wood
especially
: interior fittings (as window frames or stairways) of wood
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