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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Legislation would increase welding oversight, training For years, Crosby-Bell and her non-profit, the Last Call Foundation, have advocated for legislation which would increase oversight and training for welders. Louisa Moller, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026 These end-effectors include grippers, welders, or suction cups; the robot can change them in under six seconds. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026 The welder and Internet personality said his followers — nearly 500,000 on Instagram alone — know him as Matt The Welder, not his previous name. Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026 The gate, fabricated by welder and multimedia artist Daniel Scoggins, functions as artwork on the wall when it’s opened. Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026 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 21 Mar. 2026.

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