wireman

[ wahyuhr-muhn ]

noun

, plural wire·men.

1. a person who installs and maintains electric wiring. wire.
2. Slang. a professional wiretapper.

wireman

/ ˈwaɪəmən /

noun

1. a person who installs and maintains electric wiring, cables, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of wireman¹

First recorded in 1540–50; wire + -man

Example Sentences

THE DAILY PIC: Maccarone Gallery shows the Philadelphia Wireman, and others whose "art" may only be partly by them.

From The Daily Beast

Alderman Sweater then suggested that a suitable honorarium be voted to Mr Wireman for his services.

From Project Gutenberg

Some wireman on the third floor came in half drunk a few minutes ago.

From Project Gutenberg