ductwork

[ duhkt-wurk ]

noun

1. a system of ducts used for a particular purpose, as in a ventilation or heating system.
2. the pipes, vents, etc., belonging to such a system.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ductwork¹

First recorded in 1930–35; duct + work

Example Sentences

It built a vast system of ductwork to suck heat generated by the freezers out of the building.

From Washington Post

The contractor hauled in a furnace and connected it to the house’s ductwork.

From ProPublica

If the space in question already has an HVAC system and ductwork, this is by far the easiest and most efficient type of humidifier to add into the mix.

From Popular-Science