joinery
noun
join·ery
ˈjȯi-nə-rē 
ˈjȯin-rē
1
: work done by a joiner
2
: the art or trade of a joiner
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Dovetail joinery and visible slats give this Japandi bed its character.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 Mar. 2026
There's just something about old furniture that showcases wood with dovetail joinery and a perfect patina, evoking a cozy sense of nostalgia.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
If having a proper bed is a priority, hide a desk area inside the joinery with a pocket door system instead.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Hardware Like joinery, hardware should have imperfections.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 28 Feb. 2026
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 Mar. 2026
There's just something about old furniture that showcases wood with dovetail joinery and a perfect patina, evoking a cozy sense of nostalgia.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
If having a proper bed is a priority, hide a desk area inside the joinery with a pocket door system instead.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Hardware Like joinery, hardware should have imperfections.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for joinery
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“Joinery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joinery. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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