joint
/dʒɔɪnt/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
a place where two parts of something are connected, or a place where bones meet in your body.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“My knee joint hurts when I run too much.”
“We opened a joint bank account after we got married.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate.
“This rod is free to swing at the joint with the platform.”
Related Words
Synonyms:
connectionlinkjunction
Antonyms:
separation
Word Family:
jointjointlyjointed