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

Small openings in the original woodwork allow lighting to illuminate the products without compromising the historic structure. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Inside, beautiful woodwork is showcased throughout the 1,550-square-foot interior. — Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

The spaces are very welcoming and functional, and their original moldings, balconies, woodwork, and structural elements have been restored and integrated with a modern touch. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

But the trolls really come out of the woodwork when that hunter happens to be a country music star. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing woodwork

• come/crawl out of the woodwork
• fade into the woodwork
• into the woodwork

Rhymes for woodwork

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

Kids Definition

woodwork

noun

wood·​work -ˌwərk 

: work made of wood

especially : interior fittings (as window frames or stairways) of wood