# woodworking

/ˈwʊdˌwɝkɪŋ/ (US) · /wˈʊdwɜːkɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/woodworking
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

the activity or skill of making things out of wood, such as furniture or toys.

For teachers: the craft or process of making, finishing, or repairing objects made of wood.

## Examples

- He spends his weekends doing woodworking in the garage.
- After retiring, she took a woodworking class to learn how to build her own bookshelves and picture frames.
- The intricate joinery found in traditional Japanese woodworking demonstrates a level of precision that modern power tools can rarely replicate without significant manual adjustment.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable when referring to the craft or hobby in general.

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