Meaning & Definition of word "Adjoin"

Adjoin

/əˈdʒɔɪn/

verb:

  • 1. To be next to or in contact with.
    • Example: The park adjoins the school playground, providing students a place to play.
  • 2. To add or attach something to something else.
    • Example: We will adjoin the new section of the report to the original document.
  • 3. To join or attach something in a close manner.
    • Example: The two properties adjoin each other, sharing a common boundary.

Etymology

From Middle English 'ajoinen', from Old French 'ajoindre', from Latin 'adiungere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

adjoin to:

To attach or append to something.

adjoin property:

A piece of land that shares a boundary with another.

adjoining rooms:

Rooms that are next to each other.

Related Words

adjacent:

Next to or adjoining something else.

junction:

A point where two or more things meet.

Slang Meanings of adjoin

Meaning: To hang out or be close with someone.

Example Sentence: We adjoined at the bar last night.