tradesman

noun

trades·​man ˈtrādz-mən 

1

: a worker in a skilled trade : craftsman

2

: one who runs a retail store : shopkeeper

Synonyms of tradesman

• trader
• merchant
• dealer
• businessman

Examples of tradesman in a Sentence

electricians, plumbers, and other tradesmen

He joined the tradesmen's union.

Recent Examples on the Web

Not to mention the millions of heavy duty pickup trucks used by fleet operators and tradesmen across basically every sector. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026

Founded by the sons of tradesmen, the company built software that manages scheduling, dispatching, invoicing, payments, and marketing within a single platform. — Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

The film centers on Wang Wei (Miao), a mysterious mute tradesman who is forced into a violent underworld after his daughter is kidnapped by a Southeast Asian child trafficking syndicate. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 July 2026

Carl Murawski is a certified electrician, construction coordinator, and tradesman. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for tradesman

• tradesmen

Kids Definition

tradesman

noun

trades·​man ˈtrādz-mən 

1

: a worker in a skilled trade : craftsman

2

: one who runs a retail store : shopkeeper