half-timber
adjective
half-tim·ber
ˈhaf-ˈtim-bər 
ˈhäf-
variants
or half-timbered
ˈhaf-ˈtim-bərd
ˈhäf-
of a building
: constructed of wood framing with spaces filled with masonry
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Exuding a rustic, homey charm from the exterior, the storybook mansion looks plucked from the English countryside, with stone turrets, half-timber detailing, and mullioned windows.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Half-timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-timber. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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