craftsman

noun

crafts·​man ˈkraf(t)s-mən 

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

ˈkraf(t)s-mən-ˌlīk 

adjective

craftsmanly

ˈkraf(t)s-mən-lē 

adjective

craftsmanship

ˈkraf(t)s-mən-ˌship 

noun

compare craftsperson, craftswoman

Synonyms

• artificer
• artisan
• crafter
• craftsperson
• handcraftsman
• handicrafter
• handicraftsman
• handworker
• tradesman

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

In a world that is becoming increasingly more millennial gray and sad beige, Mejia points out how people seem to crave homes that are more individualized since there’s so much homogeneity in buildings due to labor and construction costs, and a lack of skilled craftsmen. —Sandy Sanchez, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024

Nick's daughter, Holly (Candace Cameron Bure), comes to his aid by enlisting her father's employee and craftsman, Peter Lowdell (Christopher Wiehl), to help save Nick's declining business. —Sophie Dodd, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024

The reimbursement pays off for the U.K. as studios spend on local services from security and catering to craftsmen and costuming. —Caroline Reid, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

Work quickly began on the medieval monument immortalized in history, film and literature as teams of specialist craftsmen flew in from around the world to help out. —Keir Simmons, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

craftsman

noun

crafts·​man ˈkraf(t)-smən 

1

: one who practices a trade or handicraft : artisan

2

: a highly skilled worker

craftsmanship

-ˌship 

noun