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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This isn’t about replacing workers, but evolving skills — a welder, for instance, might move from welding gas pipelines to welding wind turbines, maintaining their expertise while building a sustainable future. Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025 In theory, tariffs could spark a renaissance for industries like textiles or heavy machinery, creating roles for welders, machinists, and factory workers. Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Electricians, plumbers, construction pros, welders, and other tradespeople have long been the unsung heroes of economic progress, yet the industry now faces a daunting labor shortage. Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Along with skilled welders, modern manufacturing is complex with automation and machine learning tools, as well as artificial intelligence. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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