wainscoting
noun
wain·scot·ing
| \ -ˌskō-tiŋ
, -ˌskä-, -skə-\
, -ˌskä-, -skə-\
variants:
or wainscotting
Definition of wainscoting
1
: wainscot sense 2
2
: material used to wainscot a surface
Examples of wainscoting in a Sentence
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The updated bathroom features marble finishes including marble wainscoting, and dual pedestal sinks with updated chrome fixtures and lighting. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: One of a Kind: Properties like this still do exist in San Ramon," 5 Aug. 2019 The breezy, 5,850-square-foot floor plan was inspired by East Coast design details and pairs a coastal palette and white wainscoting with splashes of accent colors. — Los Angeles Times, "Hot Property: ‘SNL’ alum Kevin Nealon signs off in the Pacific Palisades," 3 Aug. 2019 Glamorous high-gloss looks are often used in living rooms, dining rooms, on millwork in a library, or to accentuate trim and wainscoting in an entry, with the objective of making a statement whether the style is traditional or modern. — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "Everything You Need to Know About High-Gloss Paint," 22 May 2019 Other original features include hardwood floors, period stair railings, wainscoting and bay windows. — Lauren Beale, latimes.com, "Vintage SoCal: An original from the dawn of Venice of America," 18 May 2018 Consistent throughout all the rooms are nine-foot ceilings, the use of double-crown molding, 37-inch wainscoting, arched doorways, oak hardwood floors, and French doors that lead to a number of decks and porches, some with gas propane hookup. — Karen A. Avitabile, courant.com, "Property of the Week: 56 Old Stone Crossing, West Hartford," 3 Aug. 2017 Throughout the house the Victorian era is in evidence in the wainscoting, moldings and occasional octagonal windows with stained glass that are original to the home. — Joan Walden, courant.com, "288 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury," 21 June 2018 One of the bedrooms has wainscoting and both have plenty of closet space. — Margaret Demarino, courant.com, "Property of the Week: 24 Northfield, West Hartford," 30 Nov. 2017 Inside, thick crown molding and wainscoting in the living and dining rooms maintain the pleasant vibe. — Jack Flemming, latimes.com, "New York Giants chairman Steve Tisch lands a new home field in Trousdale," 7 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'wainscoting.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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wainscoting
noun
English Language Learners Definition of wainscoting
US
: wooden panels that cover the lower part of the walls of a room
See the full definition for wainscoting in the English Language Learners Dictionary
wainscoting
noun
wain·scot·ing
variants:
or wainscotting \ ˈwān-ˌskō-tiŋ , -ˌskä- \
Kids Definition of wainscoting
: wainscot