plumbers
n. plural-only A2 Elementary US //ˈpɫəmɝz// UK //plˈʌməz// plumbers
n. people whose job is to fit and repair the pipes and equipment for water and gas in a building. You call them when your sink is blocked or your heater breaks.
n. skilled tradespeople who install and maintain systems used for water, sewage, and drainage in plumbing applications. Plural form of 'plumber'.
The plumbers arrive tomorrow to fix the leaking pipes.
After the heavy frost, several plumbers were called to the street to repair burst pipes in the older houses.
The construction firm hired a team of experienced plumbers to oversee the installation of the complex industrial cooling system and ensure all safety regulations were met.
Usage
Takes plural verb agreement.