boilermaker

boil·er·mak·er | \ ˈbȯi-lər-ˌmā-kər

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Definition of boilermaker

1 : a worker who makes, assembles, or repairs boilers

2 : whiskey with a beer chaser

Examples of boilermaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web California Gold will also offer a selection of boilermakers — shot-and-a-beer combinations — which was likewise a feature of Shumway’s menu at Bear Vs. — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, "California Gold in San Rafael might be Marin’s most ambitious cocktail bar ever," 26 Nov. 2019 The Oakland boilermaker had been taking a breather after an afternoon of errands when the quake hit. — Michael Robertson And Susan Sward, SFChronicle.com, "Drama on I-880 as the Cypress Freeway collapsed, and the people who were there," 11 Oct. 2019 Dougherty is also president of Local 98, and as president of that local, is a member of the Mechanical Trades, which includes unions representing electricians, boilermakers, sprinkler fitters, and plumbers. — Jane M. Von Bergen, Philly.com, "Dispute among Philly's building trades union," 19 Oct. 2017 Mark Cavanagh said his grandfather hoped to score a lucrative job at Ford Motor making $5 a day as a boilermaker. — Katrease Stafford, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit '67: Son of Mayor Jerome Cavanagh believes riot killed dad," 29 July 2017 That allows for more than 400 boilermaker combinations—best of luck to you on Tuesday. — Marielle Wakim, Los Angeles Magazine, "Best of LA: 92 of Our Favorite Things to Eat, Do, and Buy Right Now," 14 July 2017 Designed using raw materials and metals, the classic, no-fuss eatery features a menu of cocktails and casual fare, including boilermakers, boozy milkshakes and burgers. — Carolina Gusman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego restaurants set the pace with Opening Day menus, libations," 12 July 2017 The Boilermakers shouldn't be this bad and the school is in the process of pumping millions of dollars into facilities. — Ralph D. Russo, courant.com, "UConn's Randy Edsall 13th On AP List Of New Coaches Most Likely To Succeed," 31 May 2017 Its happy hour is more old-school: $8 Old-Fashioneds and $7 boilermakers starring tequila and Tecate or Four Roses bourbon and a Rainier. — Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, "7 new Seattle happy hours: $7 craft cocktails, dollar deviled eggs and more," 5 July 2017

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“Boilermaker.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boilermaker. Accessed 22 January 2020.

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