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.

—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

ˈkraf(t)s-mən-ˌlīk 

adjective

craftsmanly

ˈkraf(t)s-mən-lē 

adjective

craftsmanship

ˈkraf(t)s-mən-ˌship 

noun

see also:

craftsperson craftswoman

Synonyms of craftsman

• artisan
• artist
• maker
• craftsperson

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Also contributing heavily to that deep black-on-light gray contrast is the custom black entry door prepared by the master craftsmen at Tern Overland. — New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Businesses and craftsmen around the world are continuing to post congratulations for the soon-to-be newlyweds. — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Eventually, through persistence, sponsorship, legal guidance, and the practical help of Panos’s network, an opportunity emerged through my father’s skills as a painter and craftsman. — Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Yet many of the finest craftsmen of the era—the same goldsmiths and silversmiths creating luxury objects for aristocratic clients—were also producing watches. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for craftsman

• draftsman
• draftsmen
• draughtsman

Kids Definition

craftsman

noun

crafts·​man ˈkraf(t)-smən 

1

: one who practices a trade or handicraft : artisan

2

: a highly skilled worker

craftsmanship

-ˌship 

noun