joiner

noun

join·​er ˈjȯi-nər How to pronounce joiner (audio)
: one that joins: such as
a
: a person whose occupation is to construct articles by joining pieces of wood
b
: a gregarious or civic-minded person who joins many organizations

Examples of joiner in a Sentence

He's not a joiner. He prefers to do things by himself.
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Americans were once a nation of joiners who participated in groups like the Boy Scouts, the Rotary Club and bowling leagues. John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025 But Hossam said that despite these efforts, a lot of the opportunistic joiners are incorrigible troublemakers. Mara R. Revkin, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2016 With its historical reputation of being a city of joiners, Chicago is the perfect place to look for an antidote to the loneliness epidemic. John Hewko, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025 Australia also has a history of vigorous involvement in international institutions: Australians are joiners by instinct and practice. Michael Fullilove, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017 See All Example Sentences for joiner

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of joiner was in the 14th century

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“Joiner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joiner. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

joiner

noun
join·​er ˈjȯi-nər How to pronounce joiner (audio)
1
: a woodworker who constructs articles by joining pieces of wood
2
: a person who joins many organizations

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