joiner
Americannoun
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a person or thing that joins.
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a carpenter, especially one who constructs doors, window sashes, paneling, and other permanent woodwork.
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a person who belongs to many clubs, associations, societies, etc., often from indiscriminate enthusiasm, for increased status, to make business or social contacts, or the like.
noun
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a person trained and skilled in making finished woodwork, such as windows, doors, and stairs
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a person or thing that joins
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informal a person who joins many clubs, causes, etc
Etymology
Origin of joiner
1350–1400; join + -er 1; replacing Middle English joinour < Anglo-French joignour, equivalent to joign- ( join ) + -our -or 2
Vocabulary lists containing joiner
Example Sentences
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Ratcliffe was the son of a joiner and grew up on a council estate in Greater Manchester, graduated from the University of Birmingham and worked in the energy and chemicals sector.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
The Hockney joiner that most haunts me is called “My Mother, Bolton Abbey.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025
After leaving school, he spent three years working as a joiner but would still take his bike to the skatepark and practice, with a career as a professional BMX rider his true ambition.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024
He’s a performer, a joiner, coming out from behind his desk as often as possible.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2024
"The joiner is doing well," said the doctor.
From Heimatlos Two stories for children, and for those who love children by Spyri, Johanna
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