plumber

noun

plumb·er ˈplə-mər

: a dealer or worker in lead

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

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

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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 The same applies to electricians, plumbers and other relatively well-paying skilled trades occupations boosted by the nation’s net zero transition and massive investments in infrastructure. —

Molly Kinder, Mark Muro, & Xavier De Souza Briggs, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for plumber