plumber

noun

plumb·​er ˈplə-mər 

1

: a dealer or worker in lead

2

: one who installs, repairs, and maintains piping, fittings, and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water in a building

3

: a person whose job is to prevent or put an end to leaks of sensitive information

Examples of plumber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, a plumber can identify and replace severely corroded or restricted pipes to improve the water pressure. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024

Consult a plumber before starting this project to determine if this fix will work for your home. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024

There is also the ongoing case involving Jacob Harris, a plumber from Cross County, Arkansas. —Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

When electricians or plumbers are unavailable, homeowners wait months or years for housing or remodeling projects, reports the Wall Street Journal. —Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French plummer, plomner, from Latin plumbarius, from plumbum

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing plumber

• plumber's helper
• plumber's snake

Kids Definition

plumber

noun

plumb·​er ˈpləm-ər 

: a person who puts in or repairs the pipes and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water in a building