welder

noun

weld·​er ˈwel-dər How to pronounce welder (audio)
: one that welds: such as
a
: a person whose work is welding
b
: a machine used in welding

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Head became a female welder in the Richmond shipyards. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025 In the nostalgia scene, many work day jobs as welders or electricians, service technicians or carpenters. Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024 And to deal with those fiery explosions, a high-end welder from Indonesia sculpted the tightly-wound two-into-one exhaust specifically for this build. New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2024 For example, according to ZipRecruiter, welders earn an average of $48,000 annually, while experienced electricians and plumbers can earn $60,000 to $90,000 per year​. David Nour, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for welder 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of welder was circa 1828

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“Welder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welder. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

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