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
1
A person who joins metal by welding, as a trade or skill.
"She trained as a welder before moving into engineering."
2
A machine used to weld metal.
"He bought a cheap welder for small repair jobs in his garage."
How to use welder
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) that welds metal.
Common pairings
a certified welder
arc welder
work as a welder
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Word forms
- Plural
- welders
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Etymology
Formed from weld and -er.
Rhymes for welder
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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.
