repairman
Americannoun
noun
Gender
See -man.
Etymology
Origin of repairman
Example Sentences
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Service stations remained scarce, but gasoline could be purchased at hardware stores, and every town had a tinkerer or two—often a bicycle repairman turned mechanic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Before the war, the 34-year-old lived with his wife and daughter and worked in Moscow as a dishwasher repairman.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
With the city about to host World Cup soccer matches next year, and just three years out from hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, the repairman had a thought:
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025
And as Tony tells her about his experience, Carrie looks over to see the shop’s repairman fixing an old grandfather clock.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025
He eventually found meager income as an auto repairman.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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