welder

noun

weld·​er ˈwel-dər How to pronounce welder (audio)
: one that welds: such as
a
: a person whose work is welding
b
: a machine used in welding

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The humanoid robot will work as a welder, thereby improving human safety, efficiency, and production quality at shipyards. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026 The gate, fabricated by welder and multimedia artist Daniel Scoggins, functions as artwork on the wall when it’s opened. Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026 Getting trained as a plumber, welder or home health care aide increasingly looks more attractive than getting a degree in gender studies, sociology or even computer science. Richard K. Vedder, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026 Employees who work at the building, which has a large amount of flammable materials, include welders and forklift operators. Julie Sharp, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for welder

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of welder was circa 1828

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“Welder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welder. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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