joinery

noun

join·​ery ˈjȯi-nə-rē 

ˈjȯin-rē

1

: work done by a joiner

2

: the art or trade of a joiner

Examples of joinery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Vintage dresser drawers are usually hand-built using joinery and simple wood-on-wood slides. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Her ideal finds feature mortise-and-tenon joinery secured with wood dowels, a traditional construction method that can make a piece more durable and easier to repair. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026

With Japanese joinery and a solid wood construction, this on-sale piece has endless aesthetic potential. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026

Marble fireplaces and bespoke timber joinery soften a palette of black, white and brushed brass, while parquet floors bring warmth beneath the clean geometry. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined at sense 2