Word Noun
electrician
n.
countable
A2 Elementary US /ɪɫɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ UK /ɪlɪktɹˈɪʃən/ elec·tri·cian UK spelling electricians
Definition
n.a person whose job is to put in, check, and fix electrical wires and equipment. You call them when your lights or power outlets stop working.
n.a person who installs, operates, maintains, or repairs electrical systems and equipment. Refers to a skilled trade professional.
Examples
“The electrician fixed the broken light switch in the kitchen.”
“We had to hire a qualified electrician to rewire the entire house before we could move in.”
“The industrial electrician spent the morning troubleshooting the complex wiring of the factory's automated assembly line to prevent a costly production delay.”
Etymology
From electric + -ian.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
Updated