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.
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Spring Summer 25 explored the interplay between the maker and the user, the craftsmen and the connoisseur. Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 The Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer is welcoming fragrances as part of its Made of Makers program, which brings in artists and craftsmen from different fields to produce a piece of work that reflects the maison’s values. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024 For evidence of that, comb through the racks of vintage frocks at Goodbye Horses, browse the record selection at Music Millennium, see a movie at Laurelhurst Theater, an old-school cinema, or admire the craftsman homes that line the residential streets. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024 Created in 1934, the Ludo bracelet features updates like delicate mesh in hexagon and briquette motifs, woven by the maison’s craftsmen to heighten the effect of a supple ribbon. Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for craftsman 

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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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craftsman. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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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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