tradespeople

plural noun

trades·​peo·​ple ˈtrādz-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce tradespeople (audio)
: people engaged in trade

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Construction got underway in 2022, and tradespeople were still putting the finishing touches on the place Thursday. Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024 The shortage of skilled tradespeople, such as electricians, plumbers and carpenters, is a growing concern in Canada, exacerbated by an aging workforce and insufficient new entrants into these fields. Reza Esmaeili, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 Maryland’s electrical contractors and tradespeople stand ready to support the development of data centers with expertise and a focus on quality and safety. William Yull, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024 Colonial Williamsburg’s historic tradespeople—including blacksmiths, brickmakers, bookbinders, joiners, weavers and cabinetmakers—are creating replicas of items that would have furnished the school. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tradespeople 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1652, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tradespeople was circa 1652

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“Tradespeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tradespeople. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.

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tradespeople

plural noun
trades·​peo·​ple -ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce tradespeople (audio)
: people engaged in trade

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