coffered
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of coffered
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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