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.
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Don’t be surprised if others start to come out of the woodwork to collaborate or confess their desires towards you.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
After news of the breakup occurred, some of Kenny’s alleged exes came out of the woodwork to talk about their romantic experiences with him.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 July 2025
When Pusey died, her obituary ran in The New York Times, bringing more leads out of the woodwork.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Rich, handcrafted details — wool carpeting, Portuguese tile, vintage stained glass and custom woodwork made by yacht craftsmen — carry throughout the home.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
After news of the breakup occurred, some of Kenny’s alleged exes came out of the woodwork to talk about their romantic experiences with him.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 July 2025
When Pusey died, her obituary ran in The New York Times, bringing more leads out of the woodwork.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Rich, handcrafted details — wool carpeting, Portuguese tile, vintage stained glass and custom woodwork made by yacht craftsmen — carry throughout the home.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for woodwork
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“Woodwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodwork. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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woodwork
noun
wood·work
-ˌwərk
: work made of wood
especially
: interior fittings (as window frames or stairways) of wood
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