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millwork

American  
[mil-wurk] / ˈmɪlˌwɜrk /
Or mill work

noun

  1. ready-made carpentry work from a mill.

  2. work done in a mill.

  3. profiled or finished woodwork, as moldings or lattices.


millwork British  
/ ˈmɪlˌwɜːk /

noun

  1. work done in a mill

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of millwork

First recorded in 1760–70; mill 1 + work

Example Sentences

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“Every element reflects intentional design, from bespoke millwork and curated lighting to a refined palette of stone, wood, and metal,” it states.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Prevendar: My family comes from a maker, millwork background, so the biggest thing is the honesty of the building and the materials.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2024

McCormick suggests using this opportunity to make a cutout for a pet bed or litter box in front of the millwork.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

Hollenbeck, a woodworker and restorer, spends each episode explaining historical millwork, joinery and other projects while also offering gravel-voiced musings on the family, ecosystems, bankruptcy and purpose.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2022

Like Duke himself, his native town had long since expanded far beyond cigarette production, turning to millwork first to supply the tobacco industry with cotton bags, and later expanding to manufacture hosiery and other garments.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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