joint
joynt
Joint (adj) means Shared or done by two or more people together. Example: “The sisters wrote a joint letter to thank their teacher.”
adj
1
Shared or done by two or more people together.
"The sisters wrote a joint letter to thank their teacher."
"They opened a joint bank account after getting married."
"The two studios made a joint announcement about the merger."
noun
1
A point in the body where two bones meet and can bend, like the knee or elbow.
"Swimming is gentle on the joints, which helps people with sore knees."
"The doctor said the hip joint was slightly swollen."
"Her knee joint was aching after the run."
2
A large piece of meat cooked whole, often for a Sunday roast.
"Dad carved the roast pork joint at the table on Sunday."
"We bought a large joint of lamb for the family gathering."
"They roasted a joint of beef for the family dinner."
3
Slang for a marijuana cigarette.
"The old film showed students passing a joint around at a party."
"She refused the joint and went inside to find some water."
"He rolled a joint and lit it on the porch."
4
Slang for an informal or slightly disreputable place, especially a bar or restaurant.
"We had cheap noodles at a little joint near the station."
"That jazz joint stays open until the early hours."
"There's a great little burger joint round the corner."
How to use joint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCan mean shared/combined, a body hinge like the knee, a cut of roasting meat, a rolled cannabis cigarette, or slang for a casual venue.
Common mistake
Context decides the meaning fast — "joint account" (shared) is very different from "smoke a joint" (drug slang) or "a joint of lamb" (meat).
Common pairings
joint account
joint venture
joint effort
a joint of meat
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Word forms
- Plural
- joints
- Third person singular
- joints
- Past tense
- jointed
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Etymology
From Old French joint, "joint of the body," from Latin iunctus, past participle of iungere ("to join").
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Rhymes for joint
point
anoint
appoint
endpoint
pinpoint
gunpoint
viewpoint
standpoint
disappoint
PowerPoint
checkpoint
needlepoint
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Frequently asked questions
What does “joint” mean?
The word “joint” means shared or done by two or more people together. In plain terms, can mean shared/combined, a body hinge like the knee, a cut of roasting meat, a rolled cannabis cigarette, or slang for a casual venue.
How do you pronounce “joint”?
“Joint” is pronounced joynt (/d͡ʒɔɪnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “joint” in a sentence?
Here is “joint” used in a sentence: “They opened a joint bank account after getting married.”
What is another word for “joint”?
Words with a similar meaning to “joint” include collective, common, corporate, mutual, shared and united.
What is the opposite of “joint”?
The opposite of “joint” — its antonyms — are insular, separate and sole.
What part of speech is “joint”?
Depending on how it is used, “joint” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “joint” come from?
The word “joint” comes from Latin. From Old French joint, "joint of the body," from Latin iunctus, past participle of iungere ("to join").
Is “joint” a common word?
“Joint” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between 'joint' and 'several' in law?
In legal terms, 'joint' means parties act together as one and share a single, combined responsibility. 'Several' means each party is responsible individually for their own share. 'Joint and several' liability combines both, so a claimant can pursue everyone together or any one person for the full amount.
What is an example of something joint?
Anything owned or done by two or more people together: a joint bank account, a joint venture between companies, a joint statement signed by several leaders, or joint custody of a child. In each case, the parties share the thing rather than holding it separately or alone.
What is the opposite of 'joint'?
The opposite is separate, individual, or sole. Where 'joint' means shared or done together, these words mean belonging to or handled by one party alone. A joint account is shared; a sole account belongs to one person. A joint decision is made together; an individual one is not.
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