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

I had to call an electrician to fix it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

At 82, the former electrician with his legendary handlebar moustache is still receiving visitors in an office at the heart of the former Gdansk shipyards.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

I hear through my mother he started at electrician school, nights.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin

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