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

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

Kreider is refreshed to be teaching young folks who are engaged in mechanic work. —Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025

The man was working at a mechanic shop in the 4300 block of Eden Road in Kennedale. —Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025

Noun

Powell trained with Nic Shimonek, Patrick Mahomes' personal quarterback coach, drilling footwork and release mechanics until the Manning brothers signed off. —Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Sep. 2025

Shooter was Iraq veteran who disparaged LDS church The man police say committed the attack, Thomas Sanford, 40, had served in the Marines and worked as a mechanic in Operation Iraqi Freedom. —Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 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