welder

noun

weld·​er ˈwel-dər 

: 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

Those ‘Til Two days were a busy time period for the club performer/owner, who also kept right on working as a welder until his mid-60s. —Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 1 May 2025

Carina’s two younger brothers, 16 and 18, live with their parents in Pittsburg, where Nixon works long hours as a welder and often comes home late and exhausted. —Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025

Inspired by his grandfather, Zach originally trained as a welder but was drawn to trucking during long road trips with Rachel and their sons. —Oweesta, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025

This isn’t about replacing workers, but evolving skills — a welder, for instance, might move from welding gas pipelines to welding wind turbines, maintaining their expertise while building a sustainable future. —Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for welder

• elder