engineers

en-gi-neers · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    People who design, build, or maintain engines, machines, structures, or public works.

  2. 2.

    People who operate engines, especially on trains or ships.

  3. 3.

    (Third person singular verb) Designs, builds, or brings about through skillful planning.

Phrases & expressions

  • corps of engineers — military unit responsible for construction
  • sound engineers — professionals who manage audio equipment

Related words

Etymology

Plural of "engineer," from Old French engigneor, from Latin ingenium ("cleverness, innate quality").