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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His brother took a different route, attending vocational school and building a career as a welder. Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026 Electricians, plumbers, welders, HVAC specialists, mechanics and culinary professionals can earn strong incomes through certifications and apprenticeships that are practical and far less financially punishing. Ali Kaufman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026 Roles available at the Lexington facility range from production welders and assembly technicians to certified welding inspectors, commissioning test operators, quality technicians, overhaul technicians, painters, straighteners, and transportation equipment operators. Tobias Bauer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026 The Pirates came up with the tradition of a homerun-hitting player wearing a welder's mask as an homage to the blue-collar city of Pittsburgh. Barry Pintar, CBS News, 6 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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