carpenter
word
/ˈkɑɹpəntɝ/
KAR-puhn-tur
/kˈɑːpəntɐ/
KAH-puhn-tuh
Definition
A carpenter is a person whose job is to make, build, or repair things made of wood, especially parts of buildings or furniture.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a skilled trade worker with wood. Common collocations include 'hire a carpenter', 'master carpenter', and 'finish carpenter'. Do not confuse it with 'joiner' in some varieties of English, which can be a more specific trade.
Spanish: carpinteroPortuguese (BR): carpinteiroPortuguese (PT): carpinteiroChinese (Simplified): 木匠 - 木工Chinese (Traditional): 木匠 - 木工Hindi: बढ़ईArabic: نجّارBengali: কাঠের মিস্ত্রি - কার্পেন্টারRussian: плотникJapanese: 大工Vietnamese: thợ mộcKorean: 목수Turkish: marangozUrdu: ترکھانIndonesian: tukang kayu
Example Sentences
My uncle is a carpenter.
basic
The carpenter fixed the wooden door.
basic
We need a carpenter to build the table.
basic
We finally hired a carpenter to custom-build the kitchen cabinets.
natural
He started as an apprentice and is now a highly respected carpenter.
natural
If the frame is still uneven tomorrow, I'll call the carpenter back.
natural