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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The Macy’s Studios team includes painters, carpenters, animators, sculptors, welders, scenic designers, costume designers, electricians and engineers, who spend more than 8,000 hours preparing for each parade. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 30 Nov. 2024 Over five years on, the investigation into what caused the fire is ongoing, with initial findings backing an accidental cause such as a short circuit, a welder’s torch or a cigarette. Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 29 Nov. 2024 According to Merle, Marcus had ambitions of becoming a welder, following in the footsteps of his father and mother, Venishaah, who were both pipe fitters. Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024 Reporting Highlights Shortage of Skilled Workers: Many blame immigrants for taking American jobs, but some trades face serious shortages — the U.S. needs 300,000 more welders — and immigrants have helped fill the gap. Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2024 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 17 Dec. 2024.

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