coffered
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of coffered
Example Sentences
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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
Elsewhere, the property features a “richly toned office with coffered ceilings and an intimate sitting lounge, a fully equipped gym, and a private theater complete with its own library nook, lounge, snack bar, and bathroom.”
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 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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