noun

joiner

JOY-nuh

Joiner (noun) means a skilled tradesperson who builds furniture, doors, and fittings from wood. Example: “The joiner fitted new cupboard doors in the kitchen.”

noun

A skilled tradesperson who builds furniture, doors, and fittings from wood.

"The joiner fitted new cupboard doors in the kitchen."

Someone who readily joins clubs, groups, or organizations.

"He's a real joiner — committees, clubs, you name it."

How to use joiner

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsually a woodworking craftsman, though it can also describe a person who likes signing up for groups.

UK vs US

"Joiner" for a woodworker is much more common in British English; Americans typically say "carpenter."

Word forms

joiners plural, joiners plural, Joiners plural

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Etymology

From Old French joigneor, "one who joins," from joindre ("to join") — related to modern "join."

Origin: Old French

Rhymes for joiner

miner diner liner finer niner Tiner shiner whiner Rainer Reiner Weiner mariner

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Frequently asked questions

What does “joiner” mean?

The word “joiner” means a skilled tradesperson who builds furniture, doors, and fittings from wood. In plain terms, usually a woodworking craftsman, though it can also describe a person who likes signing up for groups.

How do you pronounce “joiner”?

“Joiner” is pronounced JOY-nuh (/ˈd͡ʒɔɪnɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “joiner” in a sentence?

Here is “joiner” used in a sentence: “The joiner fitted new cupboard doors in the kitchen.”

What part of speech is “joiner”?

“Joiner” is a noun.

Where does the word “joiner” come from?

The word “joiner” comes from Old French. From Old French joigneor, "one who joins," from joindre ("to join") — related to modern "join.".

How many meanings does “joiner” have?

“Joiner” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a skilled tradesperson who builds furniture, doors, and fittings from wood.