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

After his discharge, Schifano made cabinets and architectural drawings, worked for five years as a carpenter and eventually went to college, becoming a woodshop and carpentry teacher with Chicago Public Schools. —Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026

Union protesters claim that the company lacks experience with projects the scale of Sites Reservoir and that the Nor Cal Carpenters Union — which includes a number of carpentry, piledriving and millwright trades — and other labor groups have not been involved in labor negotiations. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026

Those are premium tools and Joseph’s carpentry has been excellent and ornate. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026

Keith Olson teaches carpentry at Independence High School. —Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 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