adjoin

verb

ad·​join ə-ˈjȯin 

a-

adjoined; adjoining; adjoins

transitive verb

1

: to add or attach by joining

2

: to lie next to or in contact with

intransitive verb

: to be close to or in contact with one another

Synonyms

• abut
• border (on)
• butt (on or against)
• flank
• fringe
• join
• march (with)
• neighbor
• skirt
• touch
• verge (on)

Examples of adjoin in a Sentence

Her office adjoins the library.

The two rooms adjoin each other.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Chiefs practice facility is adjoined by the University of Kansas Sports Medicine and Performance Center, and Dr. J.P Darche, a former football player, was quickly on the scene. —Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2024

Guests can access the restaurants, bars, and other amenities at the adjoining sister resort, Anse Chastanet, a short stroll or shuttle ride down the mountain. —Julia Eskins, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024

Last year, a dozen fires were ignited, mostly from lightning, in Banff and two adjoining national parks, including three near the new fire guard. —Norimitsu Onishi, New York Times, 29 May 2024

Garage doors adjoin the indoor and outdoor dining areas. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 23 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ajoynen, adjoynen, borrowed from Anglo-French ajoindre, going back to Latin adjungere "to link up, yoke, add, attach," from ad- ad- + jungere "to join entry 1"

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

adjoin

verb

ad·​join ə-ˈjȯin 

a-

1

: to add or attach by joining

2

: to lie next to or in contact with