tradesman

trades·man

noun \ˈtrādz-mən\

Definition of TRADESMAN

1

: a worker in a skilled trade : craftsman

2

: one who runs a retail store : shopkeeper

Examples of TRADESMAN

1. electricians, plumbers, and other tradesmen
2. He joined the tradesmen's union.

First Known Use of TRADESMAN

1596

Related to TRADESMAN

Synonyms: dealer, merchandiser, trader, merchant, trafficker

Related Words: businessman, enterpriser, entrepreneur; buyer, marketer, purchaser; hawker, huckster, hustler, peddler (also pedlar); retailer, seller, shopkeeper, storekeeper, vendor (also vender); engrosser, monopolist; jobber, middleman, wholesaler; distributor, provider, provisioner, purveyor, supplier

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