millwork

noun

mill·​work ˈmil-ˌwərk How to pronounce millwork (audio)
: woodwork (such as doors, sashes, or trim) manufactured at a mill

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With custom millwork, antique furniture, and classic nods to its nautical setting throughout, my whole family was so happy to be staying there. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 17 May 2026 What makes this coastal kitchen stand out is the use of two different shades on the millwork and floor (Farrow & Ball Cook’s Blue and Parma Gray, respectively). Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026 But this new construction from firm Hart Howerton, and interiors by Champalimaud Design, pays homage to the area’s historic cottages and architecture through details including soaring archways, custom millwork, and a coffered ceiling of pecky cypress crowning the lobby. Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026 Residences will overlook Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach, and the downtown skyline with ceiling heights up to 12 feet, custom millwork, marble finishes, Gaggenau appliances, and oversized private balconies intended to function as true outdoor living spaces. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for millwork

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of millwork was in 1865

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“Millwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millwork. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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