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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His family lived within 15 miles of each other, all skilled tradespeople: plumbers, carpenters, bricklayers.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The building was seriously damaged in the crash, and its owner, an 83-year-old man who has been a plumber in the area since the 1960s, was left reeling.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
This gives plumbers, electricians, and others the opportunity to offer their best price for their services.
—James Nelson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians are in high demand, and some Gen Z workers are taking these jobs for their earning potential and lower educational barriers.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The building was seriously damaged in the crash, and its owner, an 83-year-old man who has been a plumber in the area since the 1960s, was left reeling.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
This gives plumbers, electricians, and others the opportunity to offer their best price for their services.
—James Nelson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians are in high demand, and some Gen Z workers are taking these jobs for their earning potential and lower educational barriers.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Plumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumber. Accessed 17 Jun. 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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