electrician

noun

elec·​tri·​cian i-ˌlek-ˈtri-shən How to pronounce electrician (audio)
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: one who installs, maintains, operates, or repairs electrical equipment

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects faster-than-average growth for electricians, plumbers and wind turbine technicians through 2033. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 Installation and costs Installing a Level 2 charger typically involves hiring a licensed electrician to either use an existing 240V outlet or install a new one. Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025 The same goes for sons of electricians who want to join the family business. C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025 Roberts, of Pocatello, said he was drawn to politics after attending a Sanders event in Idaho Falls in 2016, and became more involved in his electricians union. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for electrician

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of electrician was in 1814

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“Electrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrician. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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electrician

noun
elec·​tri·​cian i-ˌlek-ˈtrish-ən How to pronounce electrician (audio)
: a person who installs, operates, or repairs electrical equipment

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