mechanic

1 of 2

adjective

me·​chan·​ic mi-ˈka-nik 

1

: of or relating to manual work or skill

2

: mechanical sense 3a

mechanic

2 of 2

noun

1

: a manual worker : artisan

2

: machinist

especially : one who repairs machines

Synonyms of mechanic

Adjective

• mechanical
• automatic
• robotic
• reflex
• spontaneous

Examples of mechanic in a Sentence

Adjective

the snapping of the handcuffs was followed by a mechanic reading of the suspect's rights

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Farley said during a podcast episode published last week that the automaker had 5,000 open mechanic positions, some of which pay up to $120,000 after training. —Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025

The film, which follows mechanic Jorge Ramirez, recently secured a spot for consideration in the Oscar race after claiming top honors at both the Seattle International and Nashville Film Festivals, qualifying it for consideration at the 98th Academy Awards. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025

Noun

This means curricula that emphasize collaborative problem-solving, the mechanics of reform, and a close study of institutions. —Big Think, 12 Nov. 2025

This can lead to movies that feel overstuffed, as if the mechanics of form were competing with the emotional heart of the film. —Anna Russell, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, probably from Middle French mecanique, adjective & noun, from Latin mechanicus, from Greek mēchanikos, from mēchanē

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mechanic

• botanic
• brahmanic
• britannic
• galvanic
• germanic
• hispanic
• koranic
• organic
• puranic
• quranic
• romanic
• satanic

Kids Definition

mechanic

1 of 2 adjective

me·​chan·​ic mi-ˈkan-ik 

: of or relating to work performed by hand or skill at such work

mechanic arts

mechanic

2 of 2 noun

: a person who works with his or her hands

especially : a repairer of machines