craftsman
noun
crafts·man
ˈkraf(t)s-mən 
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.—
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: 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
Wes Lukowskycompare 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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Rich, handcrafted details — wool carpeting, Portuguese tile, vintage stained glass and custom woodwork made by yacht craftsmen — carry throughout the home.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
They’re filmed by reliable craftsmen like John Glen, Guy Hamilton, and Martin Campbell — workhorse directors who know how to shoot a fight scene, hit a deadline, and not throw a tantrum in the edit bay.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2025
In many ways, inking both Caruso and Hartenstein to multi-year contracts felt like a nail in the coffin for the Western Conference – and Presti was the perfect craftsman.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
At best, the band members were seen by rock critics and listeners as craftsmen rather than artists.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 18 June 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
They’re filmed by reliable craftsmen like John Glen, Guy Hamilton, and Martin Campbell — workhorse directors who know how to shoot a fight scene, hit a deadline, and not throw a tantrum in the edit bay.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2025
In many ways, inking both Caruso and Hartenstein to multi-year contracts felt like a nail in the coffin for the Western Conference – and Presti was the perfect craftsman.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
At best, the band members were seen by rock critics and listeners as craftsmen rather than artists.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 18 June 2025
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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craftsman. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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craftsman
noun
crafts·man
ˈkraf(t)-smən
1
: one who practices a trade or handicraft : artisan
2
: a highly skilled worker
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