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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Trained by his enslaver in bricklaying and carpentry, Moses became foreman of a building crew, erecting barns, homes, and warehouses across the South.
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Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Kenwood’s program will remain the same, but Western’s will change to a Building Construction Management magnet, which will expose students to different areas of construction trades, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2025
Although the swimmers are all women, there’s also a group of guys called Aquadudes who help behind the scenes, with carpentry, lights and music.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
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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
Kenwood’s program will remain the same, but Western’s will change to a Building Construction Management magnet, which will expose students to different areas of construction trades, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2025
Although the swimmers are all women, there’s also a group of guys called Aquadudes who help behind the scenes, with carpentry, lights and music.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Carpentry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpentry. Accessed 10 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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