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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Wood & Wood Products2
: 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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Anastasio belongs on any list of the best rock guitarists (including Rolling Stone’s); drummer Jon Fishman keeps it tight and plays a mean vacuum cleaner; Mike Gordon and Page McConnell are master craftsmen, and crucially, the collective is more than the sum of their parts.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
These master craftsmen were the original automotive customizers, transforming standard vehicles into personalized expressions of wealth and taste.
—Alex Levin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Each accommodation has its own look that illustrates the talented craftsmen brought in for the project, from the woven red cedar ceiling in Sho to the unchamfered log pillars in Gyo.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
The case was designed by John Galvin, a seasoned craftsman based in Glasgow who has worked with many other distilleries on high-end releases.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
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Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
These master craftsmen were the original automotive customizers, transforming standard vehicles into personalized expressions of wealth and taste.
—Alex Levin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Each accommodation has its own look that illustrates the talented craftsmen brought in for the project, from the woven red cedar ceiling in Sho to the unchamfered log pillars in Gyo.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
The case was designed by John Galvin, a seasoned craftsman based in Glasgow who has worked with many other distilleries on high-end releases.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for craftsman
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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craftsman. Accessed 5 May. 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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