craftspeople

plural noun

crafts·​peo·​ple ˈkraf(t)s-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce craftspeople (audio)
: workers who practice a trade or craft

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In the wake of Helene, East Fork has opened its Asheville shop to other makers and craftspeople who lost their storefronts. Martha Shade, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025 The Commune team also enlisted the talents of multiple Japanese artists and craftspeople, as well as frequent Commune collaborators who find inspiration in Japan. Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025 But hundreds of millions of euros in donations poured in from around the world, and over 1,000 restorers, artisans, and craftspeople have risen to the challenge of Mr. Macron’s steep timeline. Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024 Each year, 12 artists are selected to work along with skilled craftspeople, six in Kohler’s foundry and six in the pottery area, with the opportunity to learn and create their art with Kohler’s materials, equipment, and technical expertise. Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for craftspeople 

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of craftspeople was in 1857

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“Craftspeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craftspeople. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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craftspeople

noun
crafts·​peo·​ple -ˌspē-pəl How to pronounce craftspeople (audio)
: workers who practice a trade or craft

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