carpentry

[kahr-puhn-tree]

noun

1. the trade of a carpenter.

   He earned his living at carpentry.

2. the work produced by a carpenter.

3. the way in which something, especially a work of literature, is structured.

carpentry

/ ˈkɑːpɪntrɪ /

noun

1. the art or technique of working wood

2. the work produced by a carpenter; woodwork

Word History and Origins

Origin of carpentry¹

1350–1400; Middle English carpentrie < Old North French < Latin carpentāria ( fabrica ) carriage-maker's (workshop). See carpenter, -y ³

Example Sentences

"Currently, I earn a better living with carpentry than with fishing," he says.

From BBC

Before he knew it, decades had passed and José had built community and a career in carpentry in California.

From Los Angeles Times

This Black-led nonprofit uses horsemanship to teach underserved youths real-world skills — from ethical animal care to farming, carpentry and mechanical trades.

From Los Angeles Times

He started a business in the carpentry and construction trade three years ago, and said the couple had "made the most of our lives here".

From BBC

There, he earned his GED diploma, learned bricklaying and carpentry, was introduced to boxing and visualized a real future.

From Los Angeles Times