plumber's helper

noun

1. plunger ( def 3 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of plumber's helper¹

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55

Example Sentences

No moment in the film seems more redolent of our current demagogue's maga rallies than the one in which a protester scrambles onto the stage — he was Isadore Greenbaum, a twenty-six-year-old plumber's helper from Brooklyn — and is promptly tackled and pummeled by Kuhn supporters, amid appreciative laughter and hooting from the crowd.

From Salon

David managed to find work as a plumber's helper, carrying his tools and assisting him in a number of ways.

From Literature

There are no IDs in the film, but Curry said that the man who is seen rushing the stage and being pummeled by Bund members was Isidor Greenbaum, a plumber’s helper from Brooklyn, who was arrested for disturbing the peace and fined $25.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think this interview is a little premature,” he said, adding, “I don’t know, maybe after this is over, I’ll go back to Washington and be a plumber’s helper again.”

From New York Times

Mr. Spoor helped the family financially by mowing lawns, shoveling snow, digging ditches, loading watermelons and as a plumber’s helper.

From Washington Post