workmanship

noun

work·​man·​ship ˈwərk-mən-ˌship 

1

: something effected, made, or produced : work

2

: the art or skill of a workman

also : the quality imparted to a thing in the process of making

a vase of exquisite workmanship

Examples of workmanship in a Sentence

The problems were caused by cheap materials and poor workmanship.

The excellent workmanship of the cabinets is remarkable.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Adidas Defender 5 bag comes with the brand’s lifetime warranty, which covers material and/or workmanship defects (normal wear and tear is to be expected and not covered). — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

The uneven workmanship of the double stitching suggests the giant flag was likely made by amateurs, curators with the historical society have determined. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Warranty costs are the expenses an automaker incurs to cover repairs, replacements and other costs for defective parts or workmanship under a certain period of time or miles driven after customers purchase a new vehicle. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Liberty Home Guard’s 365-day workmanship guarantee and consistently high customer ratings stand out. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for workmanship

• authorship
• battleship
• censorship
• chairmanship
• chieftainship
• comradeship
• consulship
• craftsmanship
• dealership
• draftsmanship
• fellowship
• fingertip

Kids Definition

workmanship

noun

work·​man·​ship ˈwərk-mən-ˌship 

1

: the art or skill of a workman : craftsmanship

2

: the quality of a piece of work

the excellent workmanship of the desk