tinkering

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

They all contain cryostats like the one Marcel is tinkering with.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

While tinkering in his basement laboratory, he used it regularly to communicate with his invalid wife, who was confined to her bedroom upstairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

And then, as coaches, what we do is we start tinkering.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Spalding has all the attributes of a future entrepreneur and loves tinkering with cars.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

He started to work, furiously tinkering with the sphere, pulling out anything he thought would help from his magic tool belt: a drop cloth, metal extenders, some string and grommets.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan