electrician
Americannoun
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electricians
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of electrician
Explanation
An electrician is a person whose job involves fixing or installing electrical wiring systems. If you keep blowing fuses in your kitchen, you may need to hire an electrician to fix your house's wiring. While electricians also work on airplanes, ships, and various kinds of machines, most electricians do their job in houses and buildings that are wired for electricity to run lights, appliances, computers, and other gadgets. To work as an electrician, you need to be trained and licensed, which is especially important because of how dangerous electricity can be. In the 18th century, electricians were "scientists concerned with electricity," but by the late 1800s they were "electrical technicians."
Vocabulary lists containing electrician
Example Sentences
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The electrician says he no longer lets his four children leave the house after dark.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
There were four graduates the day I visited, including two who were going to electrician training school and one who was on his way to ODR housing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
They said he was excited to be starting college in August to study to be a plumber and electrician, but that he also loved computer games and football.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The drama followed the escalating conflict between two next-door neighbours, a gay bar owner and a struggling electrician.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 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
Unions see demand for electricians, welders, and skilled trades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
The rise of AI has sparked a boom in data center construction, creating a need for numerous skilled tradespeople -- especially electricians.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Plumbers, electricians and other tradespeople are sometimes overlooked, but they won’t be replaced by artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 20, 2026
That post contained a short clip of him talking about his respect for people who work with their hands: “We need electricians, plumbers and carpenters,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
“There was a hammering off in the background, carpenters and electricians working out of sight but all over the place.”
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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