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woodworker

American  
[wood-wur-ker] / ˈwʊdˌwɜr kər /

noun

  1. a worker worker in wood, as a carpenter, joiner, or cabinetmaker.


Etymology

Origin of woodworker

First recorded in 1870–75; wood 1 + worker

Example Sentences

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He hired a local woodworker to make shelves.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Ryunosuke “Ryui” Wada, an 18-year-old from Yokohama, Japan, has come to Pasadena, Calif., to ply his trade as a woodworker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

But the flag is "the only weapon we have," said woodworker Conrad Olwenyi, 31, at a Wine rally this week.

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

Working with Japanese American woodworker Toshi Kawabata of Barrban Woodworks, Lizabeth Altounian realized her dream of living in a Kyoto-style dwelling, on a small scale.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

He became a woodworker, apprenticing at a nearby shop owned by a broad-minded Unitarian.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead