mechanic

1 of 2

adjective

me·​chan·​ic mi-ˈka-nik How to pronounce mechanic (audio)
Synonyms of mechanicnext
1
: of or relating to manual work or skill
2
: mechanical sense 3a

mechanic

2 of 2

noun

1
: a manual worker : artisan
2
: machinist
especially : one who repairs machines

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Adjective the snapping of the handcuffs was followed by a mechanic reading of the suspect's rights
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Adjective
More recently, the Daily News has learned, a local bus made runs in Manhattan for three weeks despite a driver reporting steering problems and a mechanic finding severely worn suspension components. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026 Bou Meng, along with two other survivors, artist Vann Nath and mechanic Chum Mey, testified in 2009 at the trial of Kaing Guek Eav, also known as Duch, who had been the S-21 commandant. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Noun
One potential recruit was preparing to graduate and was interested in becoming a diesel mechanic in the military. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Standing in the shadow of the Moon is one of the rarest opportunities to directly sense the mechanics of our Solar System, when the dance between three celestial bodies slides into perfect alignment. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mechanic

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, probably from Middle French mecanique, adjective & noun, from Latin mechanicus, from Greek mēchanikos, from mēchanē

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mechanic was in the 14th century

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“Mechanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mechanic. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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mechanic

1 of 2 adjective
me·​chan·​ic mi-ˈkan-ik How to pronounce mechanic (audio)
: of or relating to work performed by hand or skill at such work
mechanic arts

mechanic

2 of 2 noun
: a person who works with his or her hands
especially : a repairer of machines

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