electrician

American  

[ih-lek-trish-uhn, ee-lek-] / ɪ lɛkˈtrɪʃ ən, ˌi lɛk- /

noun

1. a person who installs, operates, maintains, or repairs electric devices or electrical wiring.

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electrician British  

/ ˌiːlɛk-, ɪlɛkˈtrɪʃən /

noun

1. a person whose occupation is the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical devices

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Etymology

Origin of electrician

An Americanism dating back to 1745–55; electric + -ian

Example Sentences

In January, he published a profile of a 23-year-old electrician who skipped college to be a part of “Gen Z’s blue-collar revolution.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

He finished high school and became a poorly paid, overworked apprentice electrician.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Ford Motor has a shortfall of 5,000 highly paid mechanics, while persistent electrician shortages inflate housing construction costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Nicola Pitucci, a 46-year-old electrician with a house in Roccaraso, said he has seen "many more people" in recent years, while the snow is unpredictable.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

“When she’s home, she makes me put all that away. I’m a retired electrician, you know.”

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel