noun

welder

WEHL-duh

Welder (noun) means a person who joins metal by welding, as a trade or skill. Example: “She trained as a welder before moving into engineering.”

noun

A person who joins metal by welding, as a trade or skill.

"She trained as a welder before moving into engineering."

A machine used to weld metal.

"He bought a cheap welder for small repair jobs in his garage."

How to use welder

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone (or something) that welds metal.

Common pairings

a certified welder arc welder work as a welder

welders plural, welders plural, Welders plural

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She trained as a _____ before moving into engineering.

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elder fielder

What does “welder” mean?

The word “welder” means a person who joins metal by welding, as a trade or skill. In plain terms, someone (or something) that welds metal.

How do you pronounce “welder”?

“Welder” is pronounced WEHL-duh (/ˈwɛldə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “welder” in a sentence?

Here is “welder” used in a sentence: “She trained as a welder before moving into engineering.”

What part of speech is “welder”?

“Welder” is a noun.

How many meanings does “welder” have?

“Welder” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who joins metal by welding, as a trade or skill.