electrician

noun

elec·​tri·​cian i-ˌlek-ˈtri-shən 

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: one who installs, maintains, operates, or repairs electrical equipment

Examples of electrician in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Alvin Cunningham, a 75-year-old electrician left the polls with a small work flashlight tucked beneath the brim of his hat still on. — Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Before a family receives the keys, electricians, plumbers, roofers, framers, concrete contractors and countless suppliers have invested their time and livelihoods in making that home possible. — Christian Swann, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for testing, and have a qualified electrician investigate an outlet that doesn’t function properly. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026

During their set, Casey, 57, took numerous opportunities to preach to the thousands of electricians who came out. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for electrician

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• coalition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition

Kids Definition

electrician

noun

elec·​tri·​cian i-ˌlek-ˈtrish-ən 

: a person who installs, operates, or repairs electrical equipment