noun
repairman
Repairman (noun) means a man whose job is fixing broken machines, appliances, or equipment. Example: “The repairman came out to fix the washing machine.”
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A man whose job is fixing broken machines, appliances, or equipment.
"The repairman came out to fix the washing machine."
How to use repairman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tradesman who repairs things, typically appliances or machinery.
When to use it
Gender-neutral alternatives like "repair technician" or "repair person" are now common in professional contexts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- repairmen
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The _____ came out to fix the washing machine.
Etymology
From repair plus man.
Synonyms
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service man
maintenance man
Rhymes for repairman
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What does “repairman” mean?
The word “repairman” means a man whose job is fixing broken machines, appliances, or equipment. In plain terms, a tradesman who repairs things, typically appliances or machinery.
How do you use “repairman” in a sentence?
Here is “repairman” used in a sentence: “The repairman came out to fix the washing machine.”
What part of speech is “repairman”?
“Repairman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of repairman?
"repairman" (noun) means a man whose job is fixing broken machines, appliances, or equipment.
