tradespeople

plural noun

trades·peo·ple ˈtrādz-ˌpē-pəl

: people engaged in trade

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Politicians reflected on the once vibrant economy of tradespeople who had mastered vocational skills, and why education had moved away from teaching it. —

Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Oct. 2024 Skilled tradespeople have been aging out of the workforce for years now, with fewer people to replace them, as students have prioritized four-year college degrees. —

Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2024 Her team has already grown to more than 34 agents, all working out of the gleaming new offices, remodeled with the craftsmanship of local tradespeople. —

Cameron Sullivan, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024 The tradespeople, contractors, architects and engineers who comprise most of the industry’s talent pool came of age thanks to their narrow but deep expertise. —

Usman Shuja, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tradespeople