ductwork

noun

duct·​work ˈdəkt-ˌwərk How to pronounce ductwork (audio)
: ducting

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Leaky ductwork can result in losing cold air to the basement or crawl spaces. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 In this case, Smith says your ductwork needs to be updated or replaced. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 June 2026 Those figures assume a single zone, standard ductwork and a mid-range diffuser model. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026 An older system may have been grandfathered in, but a new replacement will usually involve upgrading electrical systems and the ductwork to meet today’s codes. — Kat Tretina, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ductwork

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ductwork was in 1934

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“Ductwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ductwork. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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