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Definition of plumber

plumber

/ˈplʌm.ər/
plum · ber
Plural:plumbers
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• noun

1

A tradesperson who installs, maintains, and repairs pipes, fixtures, and other apparatus used for water supply, sanitation, or heating systems in buildings.

Example

"We had to call an emergency plumber on Sunday morning after a pipe burst beneath the kitchen sink."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English, from Old French plombier, from Latin plumbarius ('a worker in lead'), derived from plumbum ('lead'), because water pipes in ancient Rome were traditionally made of lead.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Plumber. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/plumber
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