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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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He ran a lumber and millwork business in the city and used the country place mostly for hunting and gatherings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

“The five-bedroom home preserves its original post-and-beam character while introducing custom millwork, cabinetry, tile, built-ins, and furnishings designed specifically for the property,” adds the listing.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

The house has handcrafted millwork, and most floors are hardwood.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 10, 2023

Noffke Homes brings craftsman and contemporary styles to Horizon with flexible, open-concept, hand-tailored living spaces that include custom cabinetry, hand-painted MDF millwork, fully wrapped windows and generously-sized bedrooms.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 2, 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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