woodwork
Americannoun
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objects or parts made of wood.
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the interior wooden fittings, especially of a house, as doors, stairways, or moldings.
idioms
noun
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the art, craft, or skill of making things in wood; carpentry
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components made of wood, such as doors, staircases, etc
Etymology
Origin of woodwork
Example Sentences
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“Immediately noticeable were the sagging eaves, the multitude of leaks from the roof, the dried out, splintered mahogany and the battered exterior woodwork, which had suffered seven decades of winds from the Sound.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
“Dozens of residents have come out of the woodwork, and here’s what they all say: ‘We have called our city council person and various city departments repeatedly, over and over again.’”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
We stayed in a renovated two-bedroom home managed by MINNeSTAY that retained much of its historic charm, including beautiful woodwork, a formal dining room and a spacious kitchen.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
"I've seen workshops that are nigh on dust-free," marvels furniture maker and woodwork instructor Ryan Saunders.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
It was old, and the woodwork and creakiness reminded me of my house.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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