craftsman

noun

crafts·​man ˈkraf(t)s-mən How to pronounce craftsman (audio)
plural craftsmen
1
: a person and especially a man who practices a trade or handicraft as a job
The router offers a wide range of speeds and is designed for the cabinetmaker, solid surface fabricator and other craftsmen.Wood & Wood Products
2
: a person and especially a man who is skilled in a craft (see craft entry 1 sense 2a)
… a genuine craftsman with an ear for dialogue and, more importantly, an understanding of the human heart.Wes Lukowsky
craftsmanlike adjective
craftsmanly adjective
craftsmanship noun

compare craftsperson, craftswoman

Examples of craftsman in a Sentence

Skilled craftsmen carved the enormous mantel. He is a master craftsman who works with marble. As a writer he has developed into a true craftsman.
Recent Examples on the Web The notion of two perfectionist craftsmen working together to create the ultimate single malt is a compelling one, even if one of them comes from a different field. Tony Sachs, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Handmade in France near the village of Laguiole, each bottle opener is made by a single craftsman, resulting in a true heirloom quality piece of art. Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024 So for a designer looking to make a statuette celebrating artists and craftsmen, there could be no more appropriate model. Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024 Architectural Masonry’s craftsmen restored the pergolas that ring the garden in the last phase of the project completed in November. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024 These variations came down to individual craftsmen. Chris Almeida, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2024 Specialized craftsmen from either Southern, Northern Germany, or Denmark may have crafted it. Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023 Still recovering from shortages of every supply imaginable, and without the resources required to stage a fashion show for every house, a team of artists and craftsmen created miniature mannequins. Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 West Elm This modern and contemporary furniture is opening its second location in Charlotte in Atherton Mill and will feature a selection of works by local artists and craftsmen. Jillian Mueller, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of craftsman was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craftsman. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

craftsman

noun
crafts·​man ˈkraf(t)-smən How to pronounce craftsman (audio)
1
: one who practices a trade or handicraft : artisan
2
: a highly skilled worker
craftsmanship noun

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