joinery

noun

join·​ery ˈjȯi-nə-rē How to pronounce joinery (audio)
ˈjȯin-rē
1
: work done by a joiner
2
: the art or trade of a joiner

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One example of this very British and collaborative spirit can be seen in the joinery in the living room’s media unit, a notorious hard piece to make elegant, which Fox now counts as her favorite design moment. Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025 Specialist finishes in joinery—such as metal meshes to doors, leather wrapped niches and metal stud detailing—give a nod to the age-old artisans that once worked in the surrounding streets. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 The instruction manual was more coherent than for most frames, and assembly proved more intuitive than trying to configure the puzzle-like joinery of the Thuma Bed. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025 The entrances use traditional aquamarine accents, rosewood joinery, and stainless-steel Riva handles to reflect the brand’s enduring nostalgia. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for joinery

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of joinery was in 1678

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“Joinery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joinery. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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