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Definition of carpenter

carpenter

/ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/
car · pen · ter
Plural:carpenters
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Adjective:carpentry
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Past Simple:carpentered
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Past Participle:carpentered
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Present Participle:carpentering
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carpenter Lexical Profile

carpenter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A skilled craftsperson who makes, installs, and repairs wooden structures, frameworks, and fixtures.

Example

"We hired a local carpenter to build custom bookshelves in the study."

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• verb

1

To make, build, or assemble wooden objects or structures by working as a carpenter.

Example

"He carpentered a sturdy workbench for the garage over the weekend."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old North French 'carpentier', which comes from Late Latin 'carpentarius' (wagon-maker), derived from Gaulish-origin Latin 'carpentum' meaning a two-wheeled carriage.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Carpenter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/carpenter
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