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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Wood and tiles in tandem The sultry maroon bathroom tiles recall the same wood panelling that Ardalan installed in the hall, creating an effect that extends the millwork even further. Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2026 Four bedrooms, each with sleek custom millwork, terrace access, and a private bath, are complemented by two powder rooms—one sporting a $20,000 sink carved from a single block of marble with brass inlay, plus a staff suite. Mark David, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026 According to its listing, the home has its original wide-board chestnut floors and wall panels along with six fireplaces, original mantels and millwork along with two staircases one of which is the captain’s staircase in the front foyer. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026 The main residence is described as about 3,153 square feet, with warm, old-growth redwood millwork and a great-room feel anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and walls of windows designed to pull in daylight. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 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 8 Apr. 2026.

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