1
: a dealer or worker in lead
2
: one who installs, repairs, and maintains piping, fittings, and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water in a building
3
: a person whose job is to prevent or put an end to leaks of sensitive information
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But the tax benefit will also extend to gambling dealers, clowns, DJs, entertainers, content creators, maids, electricians, plumbers, babysitters, drivers and more.
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
If none of your DIY attempts are successful at removing a clog, call a professional plumber immediately to drain your system.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Eddie, a plumber, is also rapidly losing business, leading to financial problems for the family.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
The pair couldn’t pinpoint the source of the leak and had a hard time getting a plumber.
—Mario Ariza, ProPublica, 15 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
If none of your DIY attempts are successful at removing a clog, call a professional plumber immediately to drain your system.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Eddie, a plumber, is also rapidly losing business, leading to financial problems for the family.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
The pair couldn’t pinpoint the source of the leak and had a hard time getting a plumber.
—Mario Ariza, ProPublica, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Plumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumber. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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plumber
noun
plumb·er
ˈpləm-ər 
: a person who puts in or repairs the pipes and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water in a building
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