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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With some prior experience in the electrical field, Denis was able to dive right in and learn from long-time electrician professionals. Aparna Rae, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 The flyer listed different jobs: plumber, electrician, carpenter, secretary, and more. Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Nov. 2024 Cantu has been an electrician for a decade and believes that Trump will do better at supporting workers than the current administration as high prices continue. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024 Their father, Michael, a former sheriff's deputy and electrician, called in a missing persons report that evening. Danielle Bacher, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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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