joiner

[ joi-ner ]

noun

1. a person or thing that joins.
2. a carpenter, especially one who constructs doors, window sashes, paneling, and other permanent woodwork.
3. a person who belongs to many clubs, associations, societies, etc., often from indiscriminate enthusiasm, for increased status, to make business or social contacts, or the like.

joiner

/ ˈdʒɔɪnə /

noun

1. a person trained and skilled in making finished woodwork, such as windows, doors, and stairs
2. a person or thing that joins
3. informal.
   a person who joins many clubs, causes, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of joiner¹

1350–1400; join + -er ¹; replacing Middle English joinour < Anglo-French joignour, equivalent to joign- ( join ) + -our -or ²

Example Sentences

But it is worth stating that the vast majority of people don't do that and a new joiner will most likely have a ".bsky.social" at the end of their username.

From BBC

“Joan was in a sorority in high school; she was a joiner. Eve was the outcast.”

From Los Angeles Times

Last year, however, the original members agreed to admit a number of new joiners, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.

From BBC

Its latest pay gap report shows a quarter of all new joiners in 2022/23 were from an ethnic minority background, and almost 48% were women.

From BBC

The training schedule we’re witnessing reflects the accelerated programme new army joiners are undergoing as Ukraine tries to deal with the sheer mass of men Russia is committing to the frontline.

From BBC

Related Words

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• buddy
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• fellow
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