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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Jobs such as electricians, plumbers, welders and other similar occupations allow students to skip the cost of a four-year degree as the average federal student loan debt reaches almost $40,000 — but only around $10,000 for community college students. Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 14 Nov. 2025 Instead, Karp insists Palantir’s software is built for the welder, the truck driver, the factory technician, and the soldier—not the surveillance bureaucrat. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025 Deputies said a bloody sledgehammer was discovered next to Czech, who WCCO reported worked as a welder for the manufacturer. Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2025 Simmavanh worked as a welder at his current job for 25 years, family said. Daniella Silva, NBC news, 12 Nov. 2025 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 22 Nov. 2025.

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