electrician

noun

elec·​tri·​cian i-ˌlek-ˈtri-shən How to pronounce electrician (audio)
ē-
: one who installs, maintains, operates, or repairs electrical equipment

Examples of electrician in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Investigators also spoke with crewmembers who may be involved in the engine and electrical systems, including the chief and an assistant engineer, and the electrician. Gregory Wallace, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024 Pete Sabin, District 4: Sabin is an electrician who specializes in constructing large-scale manufacturing facilities. Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for electrician 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'electrician.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of electrician was in 1814

Dictionary Entries Near electrician

Cite this Entry

“Electrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrician. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

electrician

noun
elec·​tri·​cian i-ˌlek-ˈtrish-ən How to pronounce electrician (audio)
: a person who installs, operates, or repairs electrical equipment

More from Merriam-Webster on electrician

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!