Synonyms of joint

joint 1 of 2

adjective

as in collective

used or done by a number of people as a group

a joint effort by residents of the neighborhood to help reduce crime

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collective
• collaborative
• combined
• mutual
• communal
• shared
• cooperative
• concerted
• conjoint
• multiple
• public
• pooled
• united
• bilateral
• reciprocal
• conjunct
• common
• synergistic
• general
• symbiotic
• mass
• consensual
• generic
• synergic
• two-way
• universal
• popular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• single
• individual
• sole
• unilateral
• personal
• exclusive
• private
• one-man
• solitary
• several
• independent
• separate
• special
• one-sided
• one-way
• particular
• specialized
• esoteric

joint

2 of 2

noun

ˈjȯint 

1

as in junction

a place where two or more things are united

the leak was found at a joint in the pipe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• junction
• intersection
• join
• joining
• coupling
• connection
• juncture
• jointure
• confluence
• link
• tie
• interconnection
• meeting
• nexus
• articulation
• seam
• attachment
• union
• suture
• abutment
• concourse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separation
• gap
• crack
• fissure
• rift
• cleft
• crevice

2

as in place

a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business

let's go to the local burger joint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• place
• establishment
• facility
• house
• parlor
• spot
• salon
• station
• installation
• club
• den
• hole
• dive

3

as in penitentiary

slang a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody

violate your probation and you'll be back in the joint in short order, loser

Synonyms & Similar Words

• penitentiary
• jail
• prison
• hock
• pen
• coop
• brig
• lockup
• big house
• cooler
• jailhouse
• jug
• slammer
• guardroom
• cage
• calaboose
• stockade
• slam
• clink
• tank
• bridewell
• hoosegow
• bastille
• pokey
• hold
• cell
• stir
• nick
• can
• tolbooth
• bull pen
• quod
• ward
• dungeon
• hole
• prison camp
• concentration camp
• labor camp
• block
• work camp
• glasshouse
• guardhouse
• reform school
• hulk(s)
• keep
• gulag
• stalag
• reformatory
• training school
• oubliette

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• outside

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of joint

Adjective

Global also has stakes in numerous ventures, including Propagate and Range Media Partners, and is partnered with Vice Media in a joint venture, Vice TV. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026

After the controversy erupted, the Hadestown producers shared a joint statement confirming Segers would not appear in the show. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026

Noun

Saunas help relieve stress, comfort stiff joints or sore muscles, and provide some cardiovascular health benefits according to medical experts. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

These features will stabilize your joints, prevent blisters, and support your foot, respectively. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing joint

• out of joint