plumber

noun

plumb·​er ˈplə-mər 

1

: a dealer or worker in lead

2

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

3

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

Examples of plumber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mike Darnold, the father of the Seahawks quarterback, said being dependable was most important in his 30-year career as a medical gas plumber. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026

Radiology is far from being the only occupation impacted by AI, which is gradually integrating into the work of software engineers, teachers and even plumbers, among many others. —Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026

Try these steps to thaw frozen pipes or call a plumber for help. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026

Rich Rotundo and business partner Butch James plan to put up nine buildings of about 10,000 square feet each that will be divided to serve plumbers, electricians, small general contractors and similar businesses. —Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French plummer, plomner, from Latin plumbarius, from plumbum

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing plumber

• plumber's helper
• plumber's snake

Rhymes for plumber

• bummer
• comer
• drummer
• dumber
• hummer
• plummer
• somer
• summer
• trimer
• midsummer
• newcomer

Kids Definition

plumber

noun

plumb·​er ˈpləm-ər 

: a person who puts in or repairs the pipes and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water in a building