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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Marine welders handle massive, oddly shaped, and heavy components such as deepwater jacket strengthening rings and module nodes. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026 Courtesy of Juan Hernandez Hernandez first heard about SpaceX from a friend who was hired as a welder there. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 12 June 2026 This expansion helps workers gain new skills, such as becoming a certified nursing assistant or welder, through federal assistance for training programs lasting 8 to 15 weeks. Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 June 2026 The six-person team, including the current owner, consists of three certified welders, two commercial drivers and a certified crane operator. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.

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