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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


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Inside, the coffered ceiling of the main hall is a street map of Manhattan, a swirl of blue tiles forming the Hudson River.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 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

Hoede had one of the grandest mansions on the Geldstraat—floors set with gleaming squares of black and white stone, shining dark wood walls lit by blown-glass chandeliers that floated like jellyfish near the coffered ceilings.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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