joining

noun

join·​ing ˈjȯi-niŋ 

1

: the act or an instance of joining one thing to another : juncture

2

a

: the place or manner of being joined together

b

: something that joins two things together

Synonyms of joining

• junction
• join
• intersection

Examples of joining in a Sentence

the joining of the original house and the later addition is barely noticeable

Recent Examples on the Web

This joining of two synagogues represents a national trend, said Rabbi Barras. —Lauren Costantino march 14, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026

That series, which is for Paramount+, sees Beth and Rip move to Dillon, Montana with stars including Annette Bening and Ed Harris joining. —Peter White, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026

Your 4th House of Family is blessed by the joining of intellectual Mercury and loving Venus, encouraging conversations that ease pressure and rebuild a sense of safety. —Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2026

The idea refers to non-normative spaces in which a juxtaposition of scenes and stories allows the joining-together of divergent temporalities and locations in a way that defies patriarchal and authoritarian regulations of social and political topoi. —Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for joining

• coining
• adjoining
• conjoining
• enjoining
• rejoining