adjoin

[əˈdʒɔɪn]

adjoin Definition

be next to and joined with (a building, room, or piece of land).

Using adjoin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adjoin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Our property adjoins the park.

• Example

  The hotel adjoins a shopping mall.

• Example

  The two rooms adjoin each other through a door.

adjoin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for adjoin

• abut
• border
• join
• meet
• touch

Phrases with adjoin

• adjoining room

  a room that is next to and joined with another room

  Example

  We booked two adjoining rooms for our family vacation.

• adjoining land

  land that is next to and joined with another piece of land

  Example

  The farmer bought the adjoining land to expand his farm.

• adjoining building

  a building that is next to and joined with another building

  Example

  The new office building will be constructed on the site of the adjoining building.

Origins of adjoin

from Old French 'a' (to) + 'joindre' (join)

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Summary: adjoin in Brief

'Adjoin' [əˈdʒɔɪn] means to be next to and joined with a building, room, or piece of land. It is often used to describe properties or buildings that share a boundary or are connected. Examples include 'Our property adjoins the park' and 'The two rooms adjoin each other through a door.' Synonyms for 'adjoin' include 'abut,' 'border,' 'join,' 'meet,' and 'touch.'