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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Kerrigan’s father, a welder, drove a Zamboni to pay for her predawn practice time as a kid. Bob Morris, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026 After graduating from West Central High School in Maynard, Uribe-Gonzalez enrolled in a training program for railroad welders, earned his certification, applied for jobs and was then rejected due to his citizenship status. Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 21 Jan. 2026 Tools such as advanced bolt extractors, left-hand drill bits, cutting wheels, and welders allow professionals to remove rusted or seized bolts safely and effectively. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026 Morrow’s cyborg arm can transform into a welder, a blade, and other tools — effects that required a true team effort to realize. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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