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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He’s started applying for bartending jobs—he recently took a two-week bartending course—and has considered training to become an electrician, which he considers more AI-proof.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

I vowed to entrust the job to our electrician if I could ever extricate myself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 11, 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

“To! Anybody knows someone who’s an electrician? A plasterer? A plumber?”

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez

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