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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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
The antique cars of polished woodwork and burgundy velvet now carry about 30,000 people annually, including all the passengers on my trip.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The Brazil international had hit the woodwork multiple times and was snatching at chances.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The 137 spacious lake-view rooms feature marble-inlay cupboards and intricate woodwork.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
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 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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