joiner
pronunciation
How to pronounce joiner in British English:
UK [ˈdʒɔɪnə(r)]
How to pronounce joiner in American English:
US [ˈdʒɔɪnɚ]
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- Noun:
- a person who likes to join groups
- a woodworker whose work involves making things by joining pieces of wood
Word Origin
- joiner (n.)
- early 14c. (late 12c. as a surname), joynour "maker of furniture, small boxes, etc.," from Old French joigneor "joiner, carpenter," agent noun from joindre "to join" (see join). A craftsman who did lighter and more ornamental work than a carpenter. Meaning "one who makes a habit of joining" (societies, clubs, etc.) is from 1890. Related: Joinery.
Example
- 1. Dr herb joiner is a naturopath and the world 's leading expert on flaxseed .
- 2. Fine woodwork done by a joiner .
- 3. I don 't think you 'll persuade david to come along to tonight 's meeting-he 's not much of a joiner .
- 4. When I came to a place called joiner , I saw a light on in a beer joint .
- 5. This might provide the kind of partnership between church and parents that joiner and nieuwhof ultimately belief is necessary for the most meaningful parenting .