Plumber
ˈplʌmər
Definitions
A person who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures related to water systems.
ˈplʌmər
A person who installs and repairs water pipes and fixtures.
The plumber arrived promptly to fix the burst pipe.
💡 Simply: A plumber is like a doctor for your house's water system! When your sink leaks or your toilet won't flush, you call them to fix it. They're the experts who know all about pipes and water.
👶 For kids: A plumber is someone who fixes pipes and stuff that has to do with water in your house.
More Examples
We had to call a plumber when the toilet overflowed.
She trained as a plumber and now runs her own business.
How It's Used
"Called a plumber to fix a leaky faucet."
"The plumbers were responsible for installing the drainage system."
From Middle English *plummere*, derived from the Latin word *plumbum* (lead), referring to the use of lead pipes in plumbing. The term evolved as the craft itself developed beyond the handling of lead pipes.
Historically, the term 'plumber' directly referred to someone working with lead (plumbum). The earliest recorded use dates back to the 14th century.
Memory tip
Think of the word 'plumb' (meaning vertical). A plumber works with the vertical pipes that deliver water.