joinery
noun
join·ery
ˈjȯi-nə-rē 
ˈjȯin-rē
1
: work done by a joiner
2
: the art or trade of a joiner
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The clean lines and sleek joinery set this Lawson-Fenning design comfortably in the landscape of mid-century bedroom furniture, but not too literally.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
To undertake the project, interior designer Paolo Moschino teamed up with the British joinery firm James Wellesley, with the two collaborating to fashion a sumptuous and deeply personal home rooted in tradition and rife with exquisite custom detailing from floor to ceiling.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
That means solid hardwood construction, real joinery (not glue) and natural fabrics.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Look for pieces made with real joinery (versus particle board glued together, for example), and natural, sustainable materials like solid wood, linen, ceramic, and leather over plastic or polyester.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2026
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
To undertake the project, interior designer Paolo Moschino teamed up with the British joinery firm James Wellesley, with the two collaborating to fashion a sumptuous and deeply personal home rooted in tradition and rife with exquisite custom detailing from floor to ceiling.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
That means solid hardwood construction, real joinery (not glue) and natural fabrics.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Look for pieces made with real joinery (versus particle board glued together, for example), and natural, sustainable materials like solid wood, linen, ceramic, and leather over plastic or polyester.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for joinery
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“Joinery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joinery. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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