a point where two or more bones meet in the body, usually allowing movement, a place where two things are joined together, a large piece of meat that is cooked and served with bones

jump in with both feet, have a finger in every pie, get on like a house on fire

out of joint, in good joint, smoke a joint

Formal and Informal Expressions of joint

In different contexts, you can replace 'joint' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'connection, junction' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'link, hookup' is a commonplace synonym.

joint: Explore its Definition & Usage

joint Definition

1a point where two or more bones meet in the body, usually allowing movement
2a place where two things are joined together
3a large piece of meat that is cooked and served with bones

Using joint: Examples

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

Example
My knee joint hurts when I run.
Example
The joint between the two pipes is leaking.
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We had a joint bank account when we were married.
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He ordered a joint of beef for dinner.

joint Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for joint

Antonyms for joint

Idioms Using joint

jump in with both feet
to start doing something quickly and enthusiastically, without thinking about it first
Example
She jumped in with both feet and started her own business.
have a finger in every pie
to be involved in many different activities or projects
Example
He has a finger in every pie, from politics to business.
get on like a house on fire
to quickly become good friends with someone
Example
They met at the party and got on like a house on fire.

Phrases with joint

out of joint
not working properly or not in its correct position
Example
I fell off my bike and put my shoulder out of joint.
in good joint
in good condition or order
Example
The car is old but it's still in good joint.
smoke a joint
to smoke marijuana rolled in a cigarette paper
Example
He likes to smoke a joint after work to relax.

Origins of joint

from Old French 'joint', meaning 'together'

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Summary: joint in Brief

The term 'joint' [dʒɔɪnt] refers to a point where two or more bones meet in the body, a place where two things are joined together, or a large piece of meat that is cooked and served with bones. It extends into phrases like 'out of joint,' indicating something not working properly, and idioms like 'jump in with both feet,' meaning to start something quickly and enthusiastically. 'Joint' has formal synonyms like 'connection' and 'junction,' and informal ones like 'link' and 'hookup.'