Joining
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The present participle of 'join', meaning to connect, link, or unite things together, or to become a member of a group or organisation. It can also refer to the act of coming together with others.
“She is joining the tennis club next week to meet new people and improve her game.”
Related Words
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
Contains -ING ending and the high-value J; watch for the O-I vowel pattern
🔤
Scrabble
Worth 15 points; the J (8 points) makes it valuable despite the common -ING ending
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up joining in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge and challenge yourself with our daily word puzzles. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!