plumber

noun

plumb·​er ˈplə-mər 

1

: a dealer or worker in lead

2

: one who installs, repairs, and maintains piping, fittings, and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water in a building

3

: a person whose job is to prevent or put an end to leaks of sensitive information

Examples of plumber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The new Central Street location was previously a plumber shop in the Forestville part of Bristol. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

Her father was a commercial plumber who built restaurants, hotels and schools, and plumbers were regulars at the family breakfast table, while her mother stayed home. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

If clogged rim jets return often or if flushing pressure seems low, call a plumber. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 25 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French plummer, plomner, from Latin plumbarius, from plumbum

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing plumber

• plumber's helper
• plumber's snake

Rhymes for plumber

• bummer
• comer
• drummer
• dumber
• hummer
• plummer
• somer
• summer
• trimer
• midsummer
• newcomer

Kids Definition

plumber

noun

plumb·​er ˈpləm-ər 

: a person who puts in or repairs the pipes and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water in a building