coffered

[ kaw-ferd, kof-erd ]

adjective

1. (of a vault, ceiling, or soffit) having coffers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coffered¹

First recorded in 1580–90; coffer + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Ten bedrooms, 14 baths, nine fireplaces, two-story central hall, intricate stained glass skylight, hand painted tiles, formal dining and gathering rooms, extensive woodwork and coffered ceilings, 60-foot indoor swimming pool with full bar and dressing rooms.

From Washington Times

Four bedrooms, four baths, formal dining, family and living rooms; expansive fieldstone fireplace, coffered ceilings, gourmet kitchen, parlor; 3,862 square feet.

From Washington Times

The marble and colored glass inlaid walls of the entrance foyer lead into a waiting room and balconies sharing a Classical revival vocabulary of coffered ceilings and Corinthian crowned piers.

From Seattle Times

In addition to seven bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms, the house is loaded with coffered ceilings, hand-painted murals and amenities such as a theater, gym, spa, wine room, elevator and six-car garage.

From Los Angeles Times

The upper floor, used for parties, was restored with its 13-foot coffered ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times