1
as in trader
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
an antique dealer who's known as a good tradesman, buying his items cheaply and selling them for a hefty profit
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
carpenters joining the tradesmen's union
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tradesman
Immigrants make up about a third, or 32.5%, of construction tradesmen, according to an analysis of 2023 Census data by the National Association of Home Builders.
—
Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
That might be enough for some tradesmen and day trippers, but what's the fun in stopping at the first piece in a modular product family that runs deep?
—New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
Family and friends said Hill — a father and grandfather — was devoted to his family and was a skilled tradesman who dreamed after years of work as a chef and restaurant manager of one day owning his own restaurant.
—CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
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
See All Example Sentences for tradesman
Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
That might be enough for some tradesmen and day trippers, but what's the fun in stopping at the first piece in a modular product family that runs deep?
—New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
Family and friends said Hill — a father and grandfather — was devoted to his family and was a skilled tradesman who dreamed after years of work as a chef and restaurant manager of one day owning his own restaurant.
—CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
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
See All Example Sentences for tradesman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tradesman
Noun
-
The acronym — which stands for Trump Always Chickens Out — was coined by a Financial Times columnist and has since been adopted by traders attempting to navigate the dozens of changes to tariff policy Trump has announced over the early months of his presidency.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
-
Professional traders and algorithms move faster than retail investors, digesting and acting on information in milliseconds.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
-
Still, Goings has had to confront an existential threat to his business: the aging workforce of carousel craftsmen.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
-
Shot on location in the Japanese countryside, the film features production design and practical effects from some of Japan’s top craftsmen.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
The American military sees the civilian merchant fleet and shipbuilding industry as strategic assets in wartime.—
Caleb Petitt,
National Review,
30 May 2025
-
Reasonable Existing Debt Got stacked high-interest loans or merchant cash advances?—
Matthew Meehan,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
-
Phil Robertson — the star of the popular A&E reality television series Duck Dynasty, a professional hunter and businessman — has died at the age of 79, his son and daughter-in-law announced on social media today.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
-
The Apprentice transformed him from a struggling businessman into a household brand, selling America a fantasy of boardroom power while his real-world empire teetered.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tradesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradesman. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share