Synonyms for

Plumber

Verb / ˈplʌmɜ: / Another word for plumber — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who installs and repairs pipes and plumbing.

Synonyms & similar words

pipefitter pipefitter pipe-layer

Synonyms by register

Formal

pipefitter sanitary engineer

Informal

pipe guy water fixer drain man

Antonyms

unskilled worker manager supervisor designer architect engineer

Common collocations

  • call a plumber
  • hire a plumber
  • emergency plumber
  • local plumber
  • plumber's tools
  • plumber's apprentice
  • master plumber

Word family

noun plumber
verb plumb

Usage note

While 'plumber' is the standard term, 'pipefitter' is sometimes used in industrial contexts. 'Plumb' as a verb means to test the perpendicularity of something or to measure depth.

Example sentences

  1. The plumber fixed the broken pipe under the sink.
  2. My neighbor is a plumber and he helped me fix my shower.
  3. The plumber charged a lot of money for the repair work.
  4. I need to call a plumber to install a new toilet.
  5. The plumber used a wrench to tighten the pipes.

Quotes

  • A good plumber is like a good doctor. You don't think about them until you really need them.
  • The plumber knows by his trade, what the doctor knows by his art.
  • The plumber is the one who gets the shower working at 3 A.M.

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