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Definition of repairman

repairman

/ɹɪˈpɛrˌmæn/
re · pair · man

Plural:repairmen
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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."

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Word Nuance & Usage

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
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