electrician

noun

elec·​tri·​cian i-ˌlek-ˈtri-shən How to pronounce electrician (audio)
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: one who installs, maintains, operates, or repairs electrical equipment

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Your electrician can typically obtain permits. Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 1 May 2026 Battery-powered or plug-in versions are inexpensive and don’t require an electrician. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026 Josh LeClair, master electrician and owner of Village Home Services, provides the following steps to contain the problem, assess damages, and troubleshoot the cause. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026 Bailey said that the process took six months and required a lot of creativity, plus a team of electricians, mechanics, and designers. Janay Reece, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for electrician

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of electrician was in 1814

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“Electrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrician. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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electrician

noun
elec·​tri·​cian i-ˌlek-ˈtrish-ən How to pronounce electrician (audio)
: a person who installs, operates, or repairs electrical equipment

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