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
1
A skilled tradesperson who builds furniture, doors, and fittings from wood.
"The joiner fitted new cupboard doors in the kitchen."
2
Someone who readily joins clubs, groups, or organizations.
"I am not a joiner. I am reluctant to sign up as a member of any organization, because I generally can't find myself or my ideas in it."
— Eugene Goodheart, Confessions of a Secular Jew: A Memoir (2004)
"He's a real joiner — committees, clubs, you name it."
How to use joiner
Learner’s notesIn 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."
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Etymology
From Old French joigneor, "one who joins," from joindre ("to join") — related to modern "join."
Rhymes for joiner
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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.
