joinery

noun

join·​ery ˈjȯi-nə-rē How to pronounce joinery (audio)
ˈjȯin-rē
1
: work done by a joiner
2
: the art or trade of a joiner

Examples of joinery in a Sentence

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With a mastery of Japanese joinery, Thuma is known—and well-loved by our team—for their clean, minimalist aesthetic. Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026 Look for solid-wood pieces with clean lines and signs of thoughtful construction, such as dovetail joinery. Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026 The group includes his niece, artist Hannah Peck, 27; woodworker and designer Jessie Blackman, 27; Ethan Casselbery, 28, who has experience in sculpture fabrication and metalwork joinery; and Jordan Kennedy, 36. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 There's just something about old furniture that showcases wood with dovetail joinery and a perfect patina, evoking a cozy sense of nostalgia. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for joinery

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of joinery was in 1678

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“Joinery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joinery. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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