woodworking

American  

[wood-wur-king] / ˈwʊdˌwɜr kɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or art of making things of wood.

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adjective

1. pertaining to or used for shaping wood.

   woodworking tools.

woodworking British  

/ ˈwʊdˌwɜːkɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of working wood

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or used in woodworking

Etymology

Origin of woodworking

First recorded in 1870–75; wood ¹ + working

Compare meaning

How does woodworking compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• carpentry vs. woodworking

Example Sentences

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woodworking

Korean authorities have been setting up matchmaking events since the early 2000s - everything from woodworking dates to riverside DJ nights.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

“I’ve tried welding, woodworking, painting, drawing, glass blowing, lampworking and working with clay,” she says about working with her hands.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026

He said his father, who is from China, spends his time woodworking and playing pingpong at a local recreation center.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026

She trims their toenails with a repurposed woodworking tool, styles their fur with a $600 dog blow dryer and clips their coats with $1,000 scissors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026

First you need to learn a little about woodworking.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine