Definition

Covered or decorated with wooden paneling on the lower part of a wall.

Example

The dining room was beautifully wainscoted, giving it a classic and elegant look.

Conversation

I love how your living room looks with that wainscoted wall.

Thanks! It really adds a nice touch to the space.

Yeah, it makes the room feel so cozy and elegant.

I agree! I think I’ll add more wainscoted features in other rooms too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wainscoted → It is formed from "wain" (from Old English *wægn*, meaning wagon or cart) and "scot" (from Old French *escot*, meaning to cover or to furnish). The word refers to the practice of covering walls with wooden panels, originally associated with the wood used for making wagons.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wain' as a wagon that carries wood, and 'scot' as covering something. This helps you remember that 'wainscoted' means to cover walls with wooden panels.

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