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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Hendrick’s Technical Solution welders have to pass a seam test, inspected under a microscope. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025 According to the American Welding Society, there is a growing demand for welders due to an aging workforce, with nearly 45 percent of current welders being over the age of 45. Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025 Trish Fliss, a spokesperson for the American Welding Society, said the demand for welders is on the rise. Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025 About 7% of HSE students take courses to train as nurses, medical technicians and welders but a much greater number, perhaps more than 20%-30%, can’t take the courses because of space and transportation constraints. John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 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 22 Mar. 2025.

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