tradesman

noun

trades·​man ˈtrādz-mən How to pronounce tradesman (audio)
1
: a worker in a skilled trade : craftsman
2
: one who runs a retail store : shopkeeper

Examples of tradesman in a Sentence

electricians, plumbers, and other tradesmen He joined the tradesmen's union.
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Hill, a father and grandfather, was remembered by his family and friends as a skilled tradesman and aspiring restaurateur, who had spent years working as a chef and restaurant manager. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Homeowners, livestock and pet owners, gardeners, hobby farmers, ranchers, tradesmen and others rely on Tractor Supply for a wide assortment of products. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2024 Mason was originally an English word meaning a tradesman or artisan who works with stone. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 8 July 2024 However, the school was not built under the Rosenwald fund, which built schools and colleges for Black students in the South before desegregation Local craftsmen and tradesmen built Siloam School, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Lucy Marques, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for tradesman 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tradesman was circa 1591

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“Tradesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tradesman. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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tradesman

noun
trades·​man ˈtrādz-mən How to pronounce tradesman (audio)
1
: a worker in a skilled trade : craftsman
2
: one who runs a retail store : shopkeeper

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