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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There was an Art Deco bar, custom wallpaper, and carpentry imported from Germany.
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Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
The firm was founded in 1930 as a carpentry business and evolved in modern times into a physical and omnichannel hub for design.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
The 55-year-old actor and author appeared on the British TV show to discuss his new children’s book , which encourages youngsters to explore carpentry and woodworking.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Lorentz's wedding consisted of 500 guests of friends and family, as well as other colleagues in carpentry who came with axes to pay tribute.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
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Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
The firm was founded in 1930 as a carpentry business and evolved in modern times into a physical and omnichannel hub for design.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
The 55-year-old actor and author appeared on the British TV show to discuss his new children’s book , which encourages youngsters to explore carpentry and woodworking.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Lorentz's wedding consisted of 500 guests of friends and family, as well as other colleagues in carpentry who came with axes to pay tribute.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for carpentry
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“Carpentry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpentry. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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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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