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coffered

American  
[kaw-ferd, kof-erd] / ˈkɔ fərd, ˈkɒf ərd /

adjective

  1. (of a vault, ceiling, or soffit) having coffers.


Etymology

Origin of coffered

First recorded in 1580–90; coffer + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Most dazzling, of course, are the iconic coffered vaults in the underground stations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“Expansive living with high ceilings and beautiful coffered wood accents, allowing natural light to pour through windows that frame views of the surrounding landscape and patio spaces,” the listing continues.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Inside, the ballroom is all white and gold like a czar’s summer palace, with coffered ceilings, gold-trimmed moldings, and crystal chandeliers.

From Slate • Aug. 5, 2025

Four bedrooms, four baths, formal dining, family and living rooms; expansive fieldstone fireplace, coffered ceilings, gourmet kitchen, parlor; 3,862 square feet.

From Washington Times • Nov. 2, 2023

She lay in bed staring up at the coffered ceiling until she heard the first rooster crow.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

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