electrician

noun

elec·​tri·​cian i-ˌlek-ˈtri-shən How to pronounce electrician (audio)
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: one who installs, maintains, operates, or repairs electrical equipment

Examples of electrician in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Amid the calm, there's a flurry of activity—a homeowner dealing with a malfunctioning air conditioner, a plumber rushing to fix a burst pipe, and an electrician working on troubleshooting a faulty circuit. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024 So far workers ages 28 to 60 have signed up to earn qualifications to become industrial electricians, warehouse logistics specialists or machine and factory operators. Melissa Eddy, New York Times, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for electrician 

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Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of electrician was in 1814

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Cite this Entry

“Electrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrician. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

electrician

noun
elec·​tri·​cian i-ˌlek-ˈtrish-ən How to pronounce electrician (audio)
: a person who installs, operates, or repairs electrical equipment

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