woodwork
noun
wood·work
ˈwu̇d-ˌwərk 
1
: work made of wood
especially
: interior fittings (such as moldings or stairways) of wood
2
: a place or state of concealment, seclusion, or anonymity
witnesses came out of the woodwork when a reward was offered
Examples of woodwork in a Sentence
We painted the walls white and the woodwork red.
The kick hit the woodwork.
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Even so, Brazil’s defence stuck in, and while England dominated possession and twice struck the woodwork through Alex Greenwood and then Georgia Stanway, the decision-making in the final third betrayed them.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Inspired by the eclecticism of early 20th-century architect Gino Coppedè (there’s a Coppedè district in Rome), Villa Beatrice features Art Nouveau details and romantic flourishes, including ceiling frescoes, terracotta floors, and intricate woodwork.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Although the kids share a room while staying in New York, there’s separation between the beds in the form of more custom woodwork.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The house also boasts the original hardwood flooring, glass windows, woodwork, fireplaces, and mantels — and the Terrys have carefully incorporated complementary antique furniture throughout.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Inspired by the eclecticism of early 20th-century architect Gino Coppedè (there’s a Coppedè district in Rome), Villa Beatrice features Art Nouveau details and romantic flourishes, including ceiling frescoes, terracotta floors, and intricate woodwork.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Although the kids share a room while staying in New York, there’s separation between the beds in the form of more custom woodwork.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The house also boasts the original hardwood flooring, glass windows, woodwork, fireplaces, and mantels — and the Terrys have carefully incorporated complementary antique furniture throughout.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for woodwork
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“Woodwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodwork. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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woodwork
noun
wood·work
-ˌwərk
: work made of wood
especially
: interior fittings (as window frames or stairways) of wood
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