joinery

noun
UK: /ˈdʒɔɪnəri/
US: /ˈdʒɔɪnəri/

  1. The work of joining pieces of wood together to make things like doors and stairs.

    1. The house needs joinery work.
    2. The skilled craftsmanship was evident in the intricate joinery throughout the historic building.

  2. The parts of a building that are made of wood, such as doors, window frames, and stairs.

    1. New joinery improved the house.
    2. The architect specified sustainable materials for all the joinery in the modern eco-friendly home.

Synonyms

woodwork carpentry woodcraft

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "joinery" in English means: The work of joining pieces of wood together to make things like doors and stairs., The parts of a building that are made of wood, such as doors, window frames, and stairs..

The phonetic transcription of "joinery" is /ˈdʒɔɪnəri/ in British English and /ˈdʒɔɪnəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "joinery": woodwork, carpentry, woodcraft.

Example usage of "joinery": "The house needs joinery work.". More examples on the page.