half-timber

adjective

half-tim·​ber ˈhaf-ˈtim-bər How to pronounce half-timber (audio)
ˈhäf-
variants or half-timbered
of a building
: constructed of wood framing with spaces filled with masonry
half-timbering noun

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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. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of half-timber was in 1607

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“Half-timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-timber. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.

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