welder

noun

weld·​er ˈwel-dər 

: one that welds: such as

a

: a person whose work is welding

b

: a machine used in welding

Examples of welder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The construction industry needs nearly 350,000 additional workers this year just to keep pace, the average American welder is now 55 years old, and by 2030 more than two million skilled-trade jobs could sit unfilled. — Saxby Chambliss, Fortune, 22 June 2026

Older students were more likely to mention careers like nurse, electrician, engineer, teacher, welder, police officer and small-business owner – although becoming an influencer and content creator remained a common aspiration for teenagers and children. — Matthew Simoneau, The Conversation, 22 June 2026

That includes fiber technicians, electricians, welders, plumbers, mechanics and other construction roles. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026

As employers across the country struggle to find enough welders, electricians, healthcare workers and manufacturing technicians, a growing number of students are taking a different path to career success — one that doesn’t always require a four-year degree. — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for welder

• elder