electrician
noun
elec·tri·cian
i-ˌlek-ˈtri-shən 
ē-
: one who installs, maintains, operates, or repairs electrical equipment
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Image While inspecting a villa in Rome, an electrician opened a trap door, and then another.
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Justin Porter, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
To get the best result—and to avoid the risk of electrocution—you’re better off hiring an electrician who can pinpoint why your light fixture is flickering and use the right tools in the right way to fix the problem.
—Dan Kahn, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Sam Fender, One of England's Biggest Stars, Is Ready to Break America
He was born and raised in the town of North Shields near Newcastle, the younger of two sons to a mom who was a nurse and a dad who worked as an electrician by trade but also taught children with behavioral issues.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
New electrical work should always be inspected by a licensed electrician.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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Justin Porter, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
To get the best result—and to avoid the risk of electrocution—you’re better off hiring an electrician who can pinpoint why your light fixture is flickering and use the right tools in the right way to fix the problem.
—Dan Kahn, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Sam Fender, One of England's Biggest Stars, Is Ready to Break America
He was born and raised in the town of North Shields near Newcastle, the younger of two sons to a mom who was a nurse and a dad who worked as an electrician by trade but also taught children with behavioral issues.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
New electrical work should always be inspected by a licensed electrician.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for electrician
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“Electrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrician. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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electrician
noun
elec·tri·cian
i-ˌlek-ˈtrish-ən
: a person who installs, operates, or repairs electrical equipment
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