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

Along with jobs in construction and manufacturing, supply is falling short of demand for welders, electricians, mechanics, machinists, and plumbers. —Stephen Tave, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025

Kelce was dressed as Luigi, a video game plumber, while Vann dressed as Rosa Parks. —Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025

In 2023, a plumber in the United Kingdom found a cache of ancient coins in a field and auctioned them off in 2025. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025

Sump pumps won't work when the power goes out, so that's another reason to talk with a plumber. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025

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