craftsman

noun

crafts·​man ˈkraf(t)s-mən How to pronounce craftsman (audio)
plural craftsmen
1
: a person and especially a man who practices a trade or handicraft as a job
The router offers a wide range of speeds and is designed for the cabinetmaker, solid surface fabricator and other craftsmen.Wood & Wood Products
2
: a person and especially a man who is skilled in a craft (see craft entry 1 sense 2a)
… a genuine craftsman with an ear for dialogue and, more importantly, an understanding of the human heart.Wes Lukowsky
craftsmanlike adjective
craftsmanly adjective
craftsmanship noun

compare craftsperson, craftswoman

Examples of craftsman in a Sentence

Skilled craftsmen carved the enormous mantel. He is a master craftsman who works with marble. As a writer he has developed into a true craftsman.
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The quintessential British Wimbledon competitor of modern times was Tim Henman, a slender serve-and-volley craftsman, who raised his level, improbably, every summer, lifted by a collective act of national yearning. Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 July 2025 According to McKinsey, construction and manufacturing companies in the U.S. are competing for a dwindling supply of skilled craftsmen, or tradespeople like carpenters, masons, electricians, welders, and plumbers. Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 Sit on the cozy couches, sip on a spirit and sway along to a troupe of sonic craftsmen. Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Inside a one-story cinderblock workshop in Orlando, a small team of craftsmen have found themselves at the center of a seemingly permanent buying craze. Erik German, Fortune, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for craftsman

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of craftsman was in the 14th century

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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craftsman. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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craftsman

noun
crafts·​man ˈkraf(t)-smən How to pronounce craftsman (audio)
1
: one who practices a trade or handicraft : artisan
2
: a highly skilled worker
craftsmanship noun

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