woodwork

American  

[wood-wurk] / ˈwʊdˌwɜrk /

noun

1. objects or parts made of wood.

2. the interior wooden fittings, especially of a house, as doors, stairways, or moldings.

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idioms

1. come out of the woodwork, to appear or materialize suddenly and unexpectedly.

   Since mortgage rates declined, prospective buyers have been coming out of the woodwork.

woodwork British  

/ ˈwʊdˌwɜːk /

noun

1. the art, craft, or skill of making things in wood; carpentry

2. components made of wood, such as doors, staircases, etc

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Etymology

Origin of woodwork

First recorded in 1640–50; wood ¹ + work

Example Sentences

It was 1-1 and they had hit the woodwork twice after Gianluigi Donnarumma's mistake let Arsenal back in the game.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

In addition, bond buyers came out of the woodwork and pushed the long-dated yield back down again.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The bright colors, asymmetry and fanciful woodwork of Queen Annes gained nationwide popularity in the late 19th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Horatio, who can admittedly get lost in the woodwork, barely registers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Alongside the clutter there is a starkness about the place that appeals to him: the floors are bare, the woodwork stripped, many of the windows without curtains to highlight their generous proportions.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Related Words

• molding
• paneling
• staircase