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

Burnham’s main rival is Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon, a 41-year-old plumber and local councilor who came second to Labour here in the 2024 national election. —ABC News, 11 June 2026

If a slow drainage starts to happen or a blockage seems to form, contact a professional plumber to inspect the pipes. —Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 11 June 2026

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is investing $100 million to train 50,000 plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians over the next five years. —Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 10 June 2026

On the downside, gas dryers are slightly more expensive and require a gas line and a plumber for installation. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 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