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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Comedian Ferrell appeared later on stage pretending to be an electrician.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

He dropped out of college last year and is now in trade school studying to be an electrician.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

He finished high school and became a poorly paid, overworked apprentice electrician.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Nicola Pitucci, a 46-year-old electrician with a house in Roccaraso, said he has seen "many more people" in recent years, while the snow is unpredictable.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 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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