joining

noun

join·​ing ˈjȯi-niŋ How to pronounce joining (audio)
1
: the act or an instance of joining one thing to another : juncture
2
a
: the place or manner of being joined together
b
: something that joins two things together

Examples of joining in a Sentence

the joining of the original house and the later addition is barely noticeable
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With Texas State joining, the Pac-12 will have nine members in 2026, which will include Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno, San Diego State, Oregon State, Gonzaga, Washington State and Utah State. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025 Experts attribute the project’s success to the joining of science and tradition. Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025 And last night, Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus shut Paris down with a surprise joining of forces—with gold and gilded matching looks to boot. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 June 2025 Having worked together at Villarreal, Emery was the driving factor in the 28-year-old joining in 2023. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for joining

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of joining was in the 14th century

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“Joining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joining. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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