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

The witness allegedly connected the former plumber with an undercover FBI agent. —Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025

But the tax benefit will also extend to gambling dealers, clowns, DJs, entertainers, content creators, maids, electricians, plumbers, babysitters, drivers and more. —Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025

If none of your DIY attempts are successful at removing a clog, call a professional plumber immediately to drain your system. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025

Eddie, a plumber, is also rapidly losing business, leading to financial problems for the family. —Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 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