Meaning & use

carpenter

noun·Everyday

A person who builds or repairs wooden structures and objects as a skilled trade.

See it in a sentence

The carpenter built a custom bookshelf for the living room.

She trained for four years to become a licensed carpenter.

A note on using this word

Carpenter usually refers to construction work like framing and cabinetry, while a 'joiner' focuses more on fine woodworking joints.

Words with a similar meaning

woodworker

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