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US/ˈplʌm.ər/
UK/ˈplʌm.ə/
a person whose job is to fit and repair water pipes, toilets and heating systems
In context
We had to call a plumber when the kitchen pipe burst.
The plumber charged us a lot for just an hour of work.
My uncle is a qualified plumber and runs a small business.
Words that go with plumber
verb + noun
- call a plumberIf the sink won't drain, call a plumber.
- hire a plumberIt is worth hiring a plumber for a job like this.
adjective + noun
- qualified plumberOnly a qualified plumber should touch the gas pipes.
- emergency plumberWe found an emergency plumber at midnight.
- local plumberA local plumber fixed the leak the same day.
noun + noun
- plumber's billThe plumber's bill was higher than we had expected.