joining

1 of 2

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

joining

2 of 2

present participle of join entry 1

Synonyms of joining

Noun

• junction
• join
• intersection

Examples of joining in a Sentence

Noun

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Annual memberships start at two thousand dollars, not including a hefty joining fee. — Jake Offenhartz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Excelsior students will be able to take advantage of these professional leadership development opportunities with the joining of the two organizations. — Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

The bundle, a joining of forces in one of the world’s most cutthroat streaming markets, was unveiled from a stage Wednesday morning,during a panel with the two services’ executives at the APOS conference in Bali. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026

The ballad also aligns with the perspective of Jessie’s (Joan Cusack) abandonment and eventual joining of Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz’s (Tim Allen) crew of toys that once belonged to Andy and now live with Bonnie. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for joining

• coining
• adjoining
• conjoining
• enjoining
• rejoining