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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Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 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, 9 Sep. 2025
Trained by his enslaver in bricklaying and carpentry, Moses became foreman of a building crew, erecting barns, homes, and warehouses across the South.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The organization's services include electrical and plumbing repairs, carpentry, accessibility modifications, lead abatement and more, according to the organization's 2025 Impact Report.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 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 18 Sep. 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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