Joint Definition & Meaning

joint
adjective
  1. united or combined; "a joint session of Congress"; "joint owners"
  2. affecting or involving two or more; "joint income-tax return"; "joint ownership"
  3. involving both houses of a legislature; "a joint session of Congress"
noun
  1. (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
  2. a disreputable place of entertainment
  3. the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
  4. a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
  5. junction by which parts or objects are joined together
  6. marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
verb
  1. fit as if by joints; "The boards fit neatly"
  2. provide with a joint; "the carpenter jointed two pieces of wood"
  3. fasten with a joint
  4. separate (meat) at the joint

"Joint" in song lyrics

See how joint is used in real songs:

  • "On my way to the Town to get a doja joint"
    415 — Side Show
  • "Sweet G went to Vegas to check the burger joint"
    (Abstract Rude f/) Moka Only — Pillow Fulla Scrilla
  • "So roll roll roll my joint"
    Afroman — Colt 45

Usage tips for "joint"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "joint" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for joint to find words that pair well.

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