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

This isn’t about replacing workers, but evolving skills — a welder, for instance, might move from welding gas pipelines to welding wind turbines, maintaining their expertise while building a sustainable future. —Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025

In theory, tariffs could spark a renaissance for industries like textiles or heavy machinery, creating roles for welders, machinists, and factory workers. —Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025

Electricians, plumbers, construction pros, welders, and other tradespeople have long been the unsung heroes of economic progress, yet the industry now faces a daunting labor shortage. —Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025

Along with skilled welders, modern manufacturing is complex with automation and machine learning tools, as well as artificial intelligence. —Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for welder

• elder