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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The old carpentry shop has been transformed inside, with high ceilings and original wooden crossbeams. — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Lots of jobs entail exposure to dust that can be dangerous — baking, construction, carpentry. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Students competed individually and in teams in trades including plumbing, drywall, carpentry and masonry. — Brian Unger, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

There’s a moment near the end of the book where Lily is thinking about what acquiring all this Chinese has gotten her, as opposed to playing the guitar or carpentry or woodworking or visual arts. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

carpentry

noun

car·​pen·​try ˈkär-pən-trē 

ˈkärp-ᵊm-trē

: the work or trade of a carpenter