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Definition of repairman
repairman
/ɹɪˈpɛrˌmæn/
re · pair · man
Plural:repairmen
repairman Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A person, especially a man, whose occupation is to mend or restore broken equipment, machinery, or household appliances to working order.
Example
"We scheduled an appointment with the appliance repairman to fix the leaking dishwasher."
Synonyms
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In contemporary usage, gender-neutral alternatives such as "repairer", "repair technician", or "repairperson" are increasingly preferred in professional and formal contexts.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Repairman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/repairman