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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The walls are clad in mahogany, and the common spaces filled with the architect’s iconic woodwork and shelving.
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Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
The 204 guest rooms and 26 suites are sophisticated and elegant, with modern and minimal neutral interiors layered with warm woodwork and herringbone floors, plus contemporary artwork, oversized mirrors, and pendant lamps.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The new Ralph’s Bar & Bowling, named after the owner of Slide Mountain Inn, has mounted moose and deer heads, along with original woodwork.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
According to Cabot, the inherent deepness creates a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, which would be especially true in older homes with natural, rich woodwork.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
The 204 guest rooms and 26 suites are sophisticated and elegant, with modern and minimal neutral interiors layered with warm woodwork and herringbone floors, plus contemporary artwork, oversized mirrors, and pendant lamps.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The new Ralph’s Bar & Bowling, named after the owner of Slide Mountain Inn, has mounted moose and deer heads, along with original woodwork.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
According to Cabot, the inherent deepness creates a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, which would be especially true in older homes with natural, rich woodwork.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 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 9 Apr. 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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