1
: a dealer or worker in lead
2
: one who installs, repairs, and maintains piping, fittings, and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water in a building
3
: a person whose job is to prevent or put an end to leaks of sensitive information
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Amid the calm, there's a flurry of activity—a homeowner dealing with a malfunctioning air conditioner, a plumber rushing to fix a burst pipe, and an electrician working on troubleshooting a faulty circuit.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
And these days, being a plumber is a good business.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 12 May 2024
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
And these days, being a plumber is a good business.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 12 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for plumber
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“Plumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumber. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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plumber
noun
plumb·er
ˈpləm-ər 
: a person who puts in or repairs the pipes and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water in a building
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