carpentry
noun
car·pen·try
ˈkär-pən-trē 
1
: the art or trade of a carpenter
specifically
: the art of shaping and assembling structural woodwork
2
: timberwork constructed by a carpenter
3
: the form or manner of putting together the parts (as of a literary or musical composition)
Examples of carpentry in a Sentence
He learned carpentry from his father.
When the carpentry is finished, the cabinets will be installed.
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Others plan to enter skilled trades such as electrical work, carpentry and welding.
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Melissa Candy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, the company was started in 1889 by a German immigrant who set up shop to provide carpentry services.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The project budget includes costs for architectural drawings, installation of a walk-in refrigeration unit, new HVAC and fire alarm systems and individual estimates for the carpentry, plumbing, electrical, flooring and concrete work, Leighty said.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
While Tyler has a background in construction, building your own beds is a fairly simple carpentry project.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
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Melissa Candy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, the company was started in 1889 by a German immigrant who set up shop to provide carpentry services.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The project budget includes costs for architectural drawings, installation of a walk-in refrigeration unit, new HVAC and fire alarm systems and individual estimates for the carpentry, plumbing, electrical, flooring and concrete work, Leighty said.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
While Tyler has a background in construction, building your own beds is a fairly simple carpentry project.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
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“Carpentry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpentry. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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carpentry
noun
car·pen·try
ˈkär-pən-trē
ˈkärp-ᵊm-trē
: the work or trade of a carpenter
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