Used in a Sentence

millwork

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for millwork.

Editorial note

The result is a fairly rough surface (compared to millwork or lathework) but in the end what matters most here is that it can be done at all.

Examples10
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

Doors, windows, and wood trim with decorative cross-section involving curves, beads, grooves, etc.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of millwork gathered in one view.

noun

Doors, windows, and wood trim with decorative cross-section involving curves, beads, grooves, etc.

noun

(US) Any wooden object manufactured at a lumbermill (sawmill).

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for millwork.

noun

Doors, windows, and wood trim with decorative cross-section involving curves, beads, grooves, etc.

noun

(US) Any wooden object manufactured at a lumbermill (sawmill).

Example sentences

1

The result is a fairly rough surface (compared to millwork or lathework) but in the end what matters most here is that it can be done at all.

2

This is a component for sure, but you can absolutely get CNC’d millwork to add ornamentation if you cared to.

3

Almost all of the metal pieces have millwork marks, inconsistent finish, and knicks in them.

4

One-off tables in a garage might not be a great business, but millwork, built-ins, and cabinetry in homes is a great business.

5

Some carpenters and millwork companies will call casing architrave instead, but this seems be mostly used for classically inspired, high end work.

6

> One-off tables in a garage might not be a great business, but millwork, built-ins, and cabinetry in homes is a great business.

7

They have wood moulding, trim, and millwork around windows, doors, ceilings, and fireplaces.

8

I’d build handcrafted furniture, millwork, etc.

9

I recently switched from a 15 year programming career to becoming an apprentice woodworker at an architectural millwork shop, and I could do it because I have a partner with income that can support us both.

Quote examples

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Then I would have a "discussion" with my partner about how the inside part of mini splits doesn't clash with 1930s millwork all that much.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use millwork in a sentence?

The result is a fairly rough surface (compared to millwork or lathework) but in the end what matters most here is that it can be done at all.

What does millwork mean?

Doors, windows, and wood trim with decorative cross-section involving curves, beads, grooves, etc.

What part of speech is millwork?

millwork is commonly used as noun.