Joint

/dʒɔɪnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A structure in the body where two or more bones are connected.

The doctor examined the patient's knee joint for any signs of injury.

A place where two things are joined together.

The joint between the two pieces of wood was secured with glue.

An establishment, especially one where food or drinks are served.

Let's meet at that new joint downtown for lunch.

verb

To join or connect.

Make sure to joint the two parts securely.

adjective

Shared by two or more parties.

They made a joint decision to proceed with the project.

Relating to a structure in which two or more parts are connected.

The joint effort resulted in a successful campaign.

Middle English 'jointe', from Old French 'jointer', meaning 'to join'.

joint effort

Collaboration between two or more parties working towards a common goal.

joint account

A bank account shared by two or more individuals.

joint venture

A business partnership for a specific project or endeavor.

conjoint

Joined together.

ajoint

To join together.

disjointed

Not coherent or methodical.

A term for a rolled marijuana cigarette.

He passed around a joint during the party.

A casual term for a place of low quality, often related to drugs.

That joint has the best late-night food.