by trade

phrase

—used when indicating someone's job, especially a job that requires special training and skills and is done by using the hands

I am a carpenter/electrician/beautician by trade.

Examples of by trade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Indeed, many of them are photographers or journalists by trade. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 July 2026

The team could address the position either by trade or signing, like with potentially adding Thybulle. — Dan Woike, New York Times, 20 July 2026

This phenomenon, known as the Saharan Air Layer, occurs when dust is carried west by trade winds. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Lagrange, a starter by trade, had been transitioning to the bullpen at Triple-A and was preparing for a major league audition ahead of the deadline. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for by trade

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• brocade
• buffeted