wainscoting
noun
wain·scot·ing
ˈwān-ˌskō-tiŋ 
-ˌskä-
-ˌskä-
-skə-
variants
or wainscotting
1
2
: material used to wainscot a surface
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The living-dining area is elegant — hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace, and wainscoting.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
Adding to the kitchen’s visual appeal is beadboard wainscoting and a large passageway to the family room.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The dining room, finished with rich wood wainscoting, is illuminated by a modern chandelier that hints at the apartment’s contemporary touches.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Swirling and intricate pink rose custom Pierre Frey wallpaper and deep blue wainscoting lead to the LaVerne suite, and mint greens and pastel pinks plus detailed wallpaper of Southwestern cacti and brush mirror Hal Thompson’s likes.
—Mandy Ellis, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
Adding to the kitchen’s visual appeal is beadboard wainscoting and a large passageway to the family room.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The dining room, finished with rich wood wainscoting, is illuminated by a modern chandelier that hints at the apartment’s contemporary touches.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Swirling and intricate pink rose custom Pierre Frey wallpaper and deep blue wainscoting lead to the LaVerne suite, and mint greens and pastel pinks plus detailed wallpaper of Southwestern cacti and brush mirror Hal Thompson’s likes.
—Mandy Ellis, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Wainscoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wainscoting. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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wainscoting
noun
wain·scot·ing
variants
or wainscotting
1
: wainscot
2
: material used to line a surface with wainscot
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