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 facility’s mechanics, machinists, metal workers and welders handle bigger projects involving vehicles from rides and other big display pieces. — Carole Horst, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Engineers, electricians, welders, utility operators, lineworkers, surveyors, heavy equipment operators, and skilled trades professionals will be just as essential to America's future as software developers and entrepreneurs. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

His father, a welder, left school after sixth grade; his mother, a civil servant, didn’t finish high school. — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

By testing pellet presses, pin welders, and automated inspection tools without live radiation, the team fixes mechanical issues before the equipment enters commercial service. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for welder

• elder