electrician
noun
elec·tri·cian
i-ˌlek-ˈtri-shən 
ē-
: one who installs, maintains, operates, or repairs electrical equipment
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The couple did hire a supervisory electrician, but otherwise, Paul put down the HVAC himself and the flooring, among other things.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Software developers, accountants, and management consultants sit at the top of both rankings; electricians, janitors, and construction laborers sit at the bottom.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 May 2026
For older homes with limited outlets, hiring a licensed electrician to install additional outlets may be the safest and most practical upgrade.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The Catholic college in Steubenville, Ohio, trains young men to become carpenters, plumbers and electricians.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Software developers, accountants, and management consultants sit at the top of both rankings; electricians, janitors, and construction laborers sit at the bottom.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 May 2026
For older homes with limited outlets, hiring a licensed electrician to install additional outlets may be the safest and most practical upgrade.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The Catholic college in Steubenville, Ohio, trains young men to become carpenters, plumbers and electricians.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for electrician
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“Electrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrician. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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electrician
noun
elec·tri·cian
i-ˌlek-ˈtrish-ən
: a person who installs, operates, or repairs electrical equipment
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