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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The closure will result in the loss of 67 jobs, primarily welders and assemblers, on December 7. Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Teams of specialized welders move seamlessly from one construction site to the next. Brad Plumer, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025 Our economy depends on plumbers, electricians, welders, machinists, and other skilled trades. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025 An ‘encore career’ A lack of skilled instructors means schools can’t train the next generation of electricians, HVAC technicians, welders and other professionals. Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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