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

The society was founded, in 1785, by twenty-two local craftsmen, whose trades included tanning, silversmithing, ship-joining, stonecutting, coach-making, and chandlery. —David Owen, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024

Again, he is deeply involved in the process, primarily through his experience as a craftsman with Van Cleef & Arpels. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

Photo : Michael Alan Ross A craftsman works on a Porsche Outlaw project at Emory Motorsports in North Hollywood. —Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024

Composers were considered craftsmen in an evanescent art, their creations regularly superseded by fresher work. —Jan Swafford, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 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