joint

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a place where two parts of a structure are joined together.

n. a point at which two or more distinct components of a structure are joined, whether rigidly or to allow movement.

“The plumber checked every joint in the pipes to find the leak.”

“The architect specified reinforced steel joints to ensure the bridge could withstand the lateral forces of high-altitude winds.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal · American English

n. a casual place where people go to eat, drink, or hang out.

n. an establishment, such as a restaurant or bar, often implying a casual or slightly disreputable atmosphere.

“We found a great burger joint just around the corner from the hotel.”

“Despite its unassuming exterior, the local jazz joint attracted some of the most talented musicians in the city every Tuesday night.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang

n. a cigarette containing the drug marijuana.

n. a hand-rolled cigarette containing cannabis.

“The police officer warned the teenagers after finding a joint in the car.”

“The film's protagonist is often seen rolling a joint while contemplating his increasingly complicated life in the city.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Cooking British English

n. a large piece of meat that is ready to be cooked.

n. a large portion of meat, often including a bone, prepared for roasting.

“She put the joint of beef in the oven for the Sunday lunch.”

“The butcher recommended a shoulder joint, noting that the marbled fat would keep the meat tender during the long roasting process.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. done by two or more people or groups together.

adj. belonging to or shared by two or more people or entities; involving collective action.

“The two companies issued a joint statement about the new project.”

“The research was a joint venture between the university and a private laboratory, combining academic rigour with commercial resources.”

C2 · Proficiency Technical

v. to join things together or to cut meat into pieces at the bone.

v. to fit together with joints or to divide a carcass into portions at the articulations.

“The carpenter carefully jointed the wood to make a sturdy table.”

“The chef demonstrated how to joint a chicken with precision, ensuring each piece was separated cleanly at the natural articulation.”