boilermaker

American  

[boi-ler-mey-ker] / ˈbɔɪ lərˌmeɪ kər /

noun

1. a person employed to make and repair boilers or other heavy metal items.

2. whiskey with beer as a chaser.

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boilermaker British  

/ ˈbɔɪləˌmeɪkə /

noun

1. a person who works with metal in heavy industry; plater or welder

2. slang a beer drink consisting of half of draught mild and half of bottled brown ale

3. slang a drink of whisky followed by a beer chaser

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Etymology

Origin of boilermaker

First recorded in 1860–65; boiler + maker

Example Sentences

The defense gave a Herculean performance — highlighted by three-straight third quarter Boilermaker turnovers — but Maryland’s offense struggled outside of the final five minutes of a 31-29 loss.

From Washington Times • Oct. 11, 2022

One of his buddies, Andy, a Purdue graduate, wore a Boilermaker T-shirt as Purdue completed a rout of Yale on one of the televisions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2022

While Ivey came up with the big shot, it was forward Trevion Williams who stood tall at the heart of the Boilermaker offense for most of the night.

From Washington Post • Mar. 20, 2022

“Leroy was a true Boilermaker icon,” athletic director Mike Bobinski said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2021

Oliphant, right half-back on the Boilermaker eleven, played remarkably well and was the hardest man for the locals to handle.

From Newspaper Reporting and Correspondence A Manual for Reporters, Correspondents, and Students of Newspaper Writing by Hyde, Grant Milnor