cabinetmaking

[ kab-uh-nit-mey-king ]

noun

1. the manufacture of fine furniture and other woodwork.
2. the occupation or craft of a cabinetmaker.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cabinetmaking¹

First recorded in 1805–15; cabinet + making

Example Sentences

He regretted he hadn't learned another trade, something more pleasant, something less dangerous, maybe cabinetmaking.

From Project Gutenberg

Often without capital to pursue his cabinetmaking he fell back on his aptitude for drawing, and gave lessons in design.

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It was all that remained with him from his former occupation of cabinetmaking.

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