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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Tasha McAuley — Entrepreneur, Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s wife and coup-joiner on the OpenAI board, she is played briefly by Zosia Mamet (though not identified by name). — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 The resistance has lifelong joiners, alumni from environmental and housing movements and young organizers. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026 Each lever requires an accurate terminal calculation; each new joiner requires correct tax registration and social security enrollment. — Alex Daruty, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Buena Park, Fullerton and Huntington Beach were also early joiners of the community choice energy program, though Huntington Beach has since left. — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for joiner

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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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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