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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As if to confirm the scientific nature of the mission, what resembled welder’s goggles, but fitted with Polaroid lenses, were then distributed to all of them. Literary Hub, 24 July 2025 Such courses could train a range of workers, including welders, truck drivers, emergency medical technicians and cybersecurity analysts, though exactly which programs will be eligible for funding hasn’t been decided. Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 19 July 2025 The two welders who had been spewing racist epithets at Pierre, the lawsuit said, began retaliating. Miami Herald, 7 July 2025 That a steelworker or a welder working for a defense contractor would watch what happened to Iran’s nuclear program and feel a part of it is a nuance in American journalism that is often missed. Salena Zito, Boston Herald, 3 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.

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