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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Each of the trucks is hand built by welders, electricians, engineers and skilled crafts people. — Derek James, CBS News, 29 June 2026 His father made ends meet as an electrician and traveling tie salesman. — Jennifer Frederick, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026 Site prep comes next, then permits before any work begins, then electrical rough-in by a licensed electrician. — Allison Palmer updated June 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 Site prep follows, then permits before any work begins, then electrical rough-in by a licensed electrician. — Allison Palmer updated June 25, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for electrician

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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

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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