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

James addresses the problem by creating a revolutionary who resembles himself: not just a single-minded ideologue, but a masterful craftsman, a lover of art and a sensitive friend. —Max Chapnick, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025

Science & Medicine 130,000-year-old mastodon bones could rewrite story of how humans first appeared in the Americas April 26, 2017 Originally researchers wondered if the craftsmen were working on already old fossils. —Christina Larson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024

Originally researchers wondered if the craftsmen were working on already old fossils. —CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024

These distinctive characteristics make Ardbeg a quintessential Islay whisky, appealing to those who appreciate the artistry of balancing a profound smoky depth with intricate flavors, a testament to the skill and dedication of the distillery's craftsmen. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025

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