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 employees attended Vance's speech at the steel plant, where his grandfather worked as a welder for nearly 40 years, and rode in the vice president's motorcade. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026

For every five welders retiring, only two are entering the field to replace them. — Tom Suozzi, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for welder

• elder