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

Examples of welder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Miguel Luna, a 49-year-old welder on the Brawner Builders crew that was filling potholes on the Key Bridge that fateful night, was born in California, El Salvador, and played soccer on a professional team in the country. Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2024 It’s also known as snow blindness or welder’s flash when it’s caused by sunlight reflecting off snow in arctic conditions or the light from a welder’s torch. Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for welder 

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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 May. 2024.

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