joiner

noun

join·​er ˈjȯi-nər 

: one that joins: such as

a

: a person whose occupation is to construct articles by joining pieces of wood

b

: a gregarious or civic-minded person who joins many organizations

Examples of joiner in a Sentence

He's not a joiner. He prefers to do things by himself.

Recent Examples on the Web

Enid has big joiner dreams for the year: to secure her place in the pack, to join the Nightshades (that secret society that does not seem to be even remotely secret and never does anything cool, sorry!), and to be dance captain. —Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025

Mayer is one of the highest profile new joiners, coming in alongside the likes of Netflix EMEA production VP Anna Mallett and Today presenter Amol Rajan. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 July 2025

New joiners get dropped into the middle of a fast-moving train with little onboarding. —Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

Americans were once a nation of joiners who participated in groups like the Boy Scouts, the Rotary Club and bowling leagues. —John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for joiner

• coiner

Kids Definition

joiner

noun

join·​er ˈjȯi-nər 

1

: a woodworker who constructs articles by joining pieces of wood

2

: a person who joins many organizations