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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Today, community colleges are more than transfer pathways to universities or education hubs for America's welders, care workers, and manufacturing sectors. Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Most of the welders, the masons, the steel workers. Dylan Scott, Vox, 21 Nov. 2024 Teacher shortages threaten local schools’ ability to teach not just welders and mechanics, but also construction workers, nurses and other professionals to support the influx of people the airport could bring. Alena Botros, Fortune, 17 June 2024 The Macy’s Studios team includes painters, carpenters, animators, sculptors, welders, scenic designers, costume designers, electricians and engineers, who spend more than 8,000 hours preparing for each parade. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 30 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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