repairman

noun

re·​pair·​man ri-ˈper-ˌman 

-mən

: one who repairs

specifically : one whose occupation is to make repairs in a mechanism

Examples of repairman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In his cover story with GQ, Pattinson told a story about an adorable conversation Waterhouse had with their repairman about his starring role in The Batman. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 18 July 2026

At another site, the bones of a 34-year-old cellphone repairman were found. — Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026

The repairmen tried to take advantage. — Literary Hub, 15 May 2026

Another woman, whose name was redacted, was living in the building and also described men coming by her apartment posing as repairmen, according to the declaration. — Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for repairman

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan

Kids Definition

repairman

noun

re·​pair·​man ri-ˈpa(ə)r-ˌman 

-ˈpe(ə)r-, 

-mən

: a person whose occupation is making repairs

TV repairman