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
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
Mr Cassidy had told Alison he was a joiner from Birkenhead and described himself as an "Anarcho-syndicalist".
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025
The Hockney joiner that most haunts me is called “My Mother, Bolton Abbey.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025
He was educated at Airdrie Academy and initially trained as a joiner but later became an architect.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025
Everything Wiseli did pleased the joiner, and she was thanked for every little service as if it were of the utmost importance.
From Heimatlos Two stories for children, and for those who love children by Spyri, Johanna
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