electrician

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

NOUN

electrical technician

Synonyms

STRONG

juicer lineman linesman wireman

WEAK

electrical expert electronics technician

Example Sentences

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Joe Sulzbach, a 45-year-old electrician in the Houston suburbs, grew up with a Harley-riding father but never took much interest in motorcycles himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Jack Hudson, a 20-year-old electrician, says he wants the UK to be a country where "everyone gets along with each other".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

But Dallas-area electrician Paul Bruderer said it can be vital when taking measurements at an awkward angle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

"We believe there will be some kind of change across the whole country," added the 55-year-old electrician, who used to vote for Orban's Fidesz party.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Finally he brought an electrician, who chuckled as he did the rewiring.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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