plumber

plumber — noun

1. someone whose work is putting in or fixing the pipes and water equipment in buil

1.名詞B2
釋義

someone whose work is putting in or fixing the pipes and water equipment in buildings, such as sinks, toilets, baths, and showers.

例句

We called a plumber after dirty water started leaking under the kitchen sink.

common collocation: call a plumber

The plumber replaced the broken pipe behind the bathroom wall before noon.

typical object: replace a broken pipe

同義詞
  • pipe fitter

    more specialized — often works on larger pipe systems in factories or big buildings

  • plumbing contractor

    more formal business term for a plumber or plumbing company hired for a job

  • handyman

    broader — may do small home repairs, but may not have full plumbing training

文法句型

call a plumber

work as a plumber

plumber + repairs/installs + pipe, sink, toilet, shower

用法筆記

Often follows verbs like 'call', 'hire', or 'send for' when a problem in a home needs fixing quickly. Common objects are pipes, sinks, toilets, showers, and boilers, and the work is usually connected with a building's water system.

常見錯誤

❌The electrician fixed our leaking toilet.
✅The plumber fixed our leaking toilet.
💡toilets, sinks, and water pipes are a plumber's job; electricians deal with wiring and power.