joint

joint · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A point at which parts of an artificial or natural structure are joined; a place where bones meet in the body.

  2. 2.

    Shared by or belonging to two or more people or groups.

  3. 3.

    A place where two things are joined together.

  4. 4.

    (informal) A place, especially a bar or restaurant.

  5. 5.

    (slang) A marijuana cigarette.

  6. 6.

    A large piece of meat for roasting.

Forms

plural: joints

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    joint venture — a business arrangement with shared ownership
  • •
    joint effort — work done together by multiple parties
  • •
    out of joint — dislocated; or (figuratively) disordered
  • •
    put someone's nose out of joint — to annoy or upset someone

Related words

Antonyms: individual, separate, sole
See also: connection, join, joints
Synonyms: connection, junction, shared

Etymology

From Old French joint, past participle of joindre ("to join"), from Latin jungere ("to yoke, bind together").