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joinery

American  
[joi-nuh-ree] / ˈdʒɔɪ nə ri /

noun

  1. the craft or trade of a joiner.

  2. woodwork made by a joiner.


joinery British  
/ ˈdʒɔɪnərɪ /

noun

  1. the skill or craft of a joiner

  2. work made by a joiner

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of joinery

First recorded in 1670–80; joiner + -y 3

Example Sentences

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The group includes his niece, artist Hannah Peck, 27; woodworker and designer Jessie Blackman, 27; Ethan Casselbery, 28, who has experience in sculpture fabrication and metalwork joinery; and Jordan Kennedy, 36.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Structural Expression,” meanwhile, showcases how these architects elevated natural structural elements like beams, vaults and joinery into art.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025

A restored gridded entry gate set into a traditional Japanese fence is a masterpiece of traditional Japanese joinery crafted by Dale Brotherton, owner of the Takumi Company, a Seattle-based woodworking practice.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2024

"This included internal finishes, joinery, supply and installation of bathroom suites and kitchens as well as electrical and mechanical work for the apartments," they said.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024

He speaks of the glories of joinery and its satisfactions.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson