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
Here, Williams deployed coffered ceilings, ornamental ironwork, stained-glass windows and colorful tile across two stories and nearly 9,000 square feet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025
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
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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