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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Along with jobs in construction and manufacturing, supply is falling short of demand for welders, electricians, mechanics, machinists, and plumbers. Stephen Tave, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025 Despite the greater premium being placed on skills — one leading engineering employer is currently said to be offering salaries of £90 an hour for skilled welders — there is little evidence that 18-year-olds are foregoing university. Ian King, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025 Christopher Payne/Esto Robotic welders have revolutionized car manufacturing, joining the parts of an auto body with levels of speed, precision, and safety that humans can’t match. IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2025 Not every welder will make a good teacher, but some will. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 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 11 Nov. 2025.

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