electrician

noun

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

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Image While inspecting a villa in Rome, an electrician opened a trap door, and then another. Justin Porter, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025 To get the best result—and to avoid the risk of electrocution—you’re better off hiring an electrician who can pinpoint why your light fixture is flickering and use the right tools in the right way to fix the problem. Dan Kahn, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Sam Fender, One of England's Biggest Stars, Is Ready to Break America He was born and raised in the town of North Shields near Newcastle, the younger of two sons to a mom who was a nurse and a dad who worked as an electrician by trade but also taught children with behavioral issues. Rachel Desantis, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025 New electrical work should always be inspected by a licensed electrician. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for electrician

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of electrician was in 1814

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“Electrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrician. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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electrician

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

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