boilermaker

noun

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 Salvador Rosa, 45, worked as a contract boilermaker until he was laid off March 27. — Los Angeles Times, "Coronavirus and downturn slam America’s oil patch," 4 May 2020 His father, MacKenzie, was a mason, welder and boilermaker, and his mother, Eunice, was a homemaker. — Neil Genzlinger, New York Times, "James Hatch, Archivist of Black Theater, Dies at 91," 20 Mar. 2020 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

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“Boilermaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boilermaker. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.

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