Definition

A person who builds or repairs wooden structures and furniture.

Example

The carpenter skillfully crafted a beautiful table from oak wood.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you know that Tom carpenters on the weekends?

Really? I didn't know he had that skill!

Yeah, he loves working with wood and making furniture.

That's awesome! I bet his creations are impressive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A skilled person who builds, repairs, or finishes things made of wood, like furniture or buildings.

Example

The carpenter built a beautiful wooden table for the dining room.

Conversation

Did you hear that Tom is training to be a carpenter?

Really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, he loves working with wood and building things.

Definition

A person who builds or repairs wooden structures, such as furniture or buildings.

Example

The carpenter skillfully crafted a beautiful table from oak wood.

Conversation

Did you see the new bookshelf that Jake carpentered for his living room?

Yeah, it looks amazing! He did a great job.

I might ask him to carpenter something for my study as well.

Root Explanation

Carpenter → The word originates from Old French *carpentier* (meaning a woodworker or builder), which in turn comes from Latin *carpentarius* (meaning a maker of carts or a woodworker). The root *carpent-*, derived from *carpenter*, refers to wood, and the suffix *-er* indicates a person who performs a specific action. Thus, a carpenter is a person who works with wood.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'woodworker' ('carpent-') who is a 'person' ('-er') that builds things from wood. This helps you remember that a carpenter is someone who works with wood.

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