plumber
noun
plumb·er
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Definition of plumber
1
: a dealer or worker in lead
2
: one who installs, repairs, and maintains piping, fittings, and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water in a building
3
: a person whose job is to prevent or put an end to leaks of sensitive information
Examples of plumber in a Sentence
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But a plumber working regularly for a plumbing company and sent out on jobs must be an employee. — Los Angeles Times, "A bill giving workplace protection to a million Californians moves one step closer to law," 30 Aug. 2019 In the course of fixing a mysterious leak in her bathroom last fall, a plumber left a gaping hole in the drywall behind her toilet, allowing roaches and rodents to invade Ralph’s apartment. — Danielle Ohl, ProPublica, "Trump Called Baltimore “Vermin Infested” While the Federal Government Fails to Clean Up Rodents in Subsidized Housing," 14 Aug. 2019 A few hours after the bodies were discovered, law enforcement arrested a 33-year-old plumber named Abderrahim Khayali in Marrakech. — Rachel Monroe, Outside Online, "Last winter, Moroccan officials found two hikers dead on the trail to the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains. The international investigation that followed revealed the fragility of the adventure travel economy, as well as what happens when a small tourist hub is suddenly made strange by violence.," 29 July 2019 General contractor General contractors (GC) are the people who hire and manage Sub-Contractors (plumbers, painters, carpenters, etc.). — Taylor Kirk, Houston Chronicle, "GHBA Remodelers Council: Different types of remodelers can be chosen," 4 Aug. 2019 After the monitor’s team told the agency about the leak, it was repaired in three hours with only a plumber and a ladder. — New York Times, "‘Lighting Money on Fire’ as Mold and Rats Persist in New York Public Housing," 26 July 2019 Some common hourly rates are $56.38 an hour for carpenters, $67.64 an hour for electricians, $81.33 an hour for plumbers and $65.13 an hour for painters, Glenn said. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Supervisor budgets $240,000 for office furniture, remodeling," 21 June 2019 Gaetano was an avid gardener, plumber and jack of all trades, and always found time to help others. — courant.com, "Gaetano John Carlone," 18 June 2019 Install Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Once the stud walls are framed, hire an electrician, plumber and HVAC contractor to install all the electrical, plumbing, and heating and air-conditioning systems. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Finish Your Basement," 18 Apr. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'plumber.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for plumber
plumber
noun
English Language Learners Definition of plumber
: a person whose job is to install or repair sinks, toilets, water pipes, etc.
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plumber
noun
plumb·er
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Kids Definition of plumber
: a person who installs or repairs plumbing
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