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Definition of welder

welder

/ˈwɛldər/
weld · er

Plural:welders
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• noun

1

A skilled tradesperson whose occupation is to fuse and join pieces of metal or thermoplastics together using intense heat, pressure, or specialized equipment.

Example

"The certified welder inspected the steel beams carefully to ensure the structural joints met safety standards."


2

A machine, torch, or electrical apparatus used to fuse metal or plastic parts together through heat.

Example

"She adjusted the voltage on the portable arc welder before repairing the broken trailer frame."

• Rhymes for welder

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the verb 'weld'—an alteration of the earlier verb 'well' (from Old English 'wiellan', meaning 'to boil or heat')—combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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