carpentry

[ kahr-puhn-tree ]

noun

1. the trade of a carpenter:

   He earned his living at carpentry.

2. the work produced by a carpenter.
3. the way in which something, especially a work of literature, is structured.

carpentry

/ ˈkɑːpɪntrɪ /

noun

1. the art or technique of working wood
2. the work produced by a carpenter; woodwork

Word History and Origins

Origin of carpentry¹

1350–1400; Middle English carpentrie < Old North French < Latin carpentāria ( fabrica ) carriage-maker's (workshop). See carpenter, -y ³

Example Sentences

Andrew said he and his son-in-law, who has a carpentry background, were taking on the challenge.

From BBC

Muhammed is now mentoring younger students enrolling on the college’s carpentry course, and one day wants to set up his own business.

From BBC

He is also seen demonstrating his carpentry skills with foundation students at the Snowdon School of Furniture, which is part of The King's Foundation's.

From BBC

Others remember him dearly for fixing their TVs or teaching them carpentry.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Roos was particularly taken with Mr. Ford, whom he met while the young actor was doing carpentry work on his home.

From New York Times