ductwork

noun

duct·​work ˈdəkt-ˌwərk How to pronounce ductwork (audio)

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Because bathrooms are small, builders can often undersize ductwork or skip supply vents entirely, leaving the room reliant on bleed-over heat from adjacent hallways, says Brandt. Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026 When vents are closed, pressure builds up in the ductwork, and the system has to work harder. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026 That air circulates back to your home through ductwork to create a comfortable stream of heated air into your living spaces. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025 The ductwork for a home is a series of interconnected ducts that carry air to and from the HVAC system. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ductwork

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First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ductwork was in 1934

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“Ductwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ductwork. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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