Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
joint
noun
/dʒɔɪnt/
Definition
A place where two or more bones meet in the body.
Examples
- The elbow is a joint that lets us bend our arm.
- They decided to open a joint bank account.
- The joint effort of the team led to the project’s success.
Meaning
In anatomy, a joint refers to the connection between bones that allows for movement. In everyday language, it can also refer to something that is shared or held in common.
Synonyms
- connection
- articulation
- jointure
- partnership
- collaboration
