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
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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The 18k white-gold drop earrings feature 60 diamonds that weigh 4.74 carats and are hand-set by a team of the designer’s craftsmen.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 2 June 2025
Archaeologists have theorized that it was created by a master craftsman due to the small size of the stones, the variety of color, and incorporation of glass and pottery.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Still, Goings has had to confront an existential threat to his business: the aging workforce of carousel craftsmen.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Shot on location in the Japanese countryside, the film features production design and practical effects from some of Japan’s top craftsmen.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 2 June 2025
Archaeologists have theorized that it was created by a master craftsman due to the small size of the stones, the variety of color, and incorporation of glass and pottery.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Still, Goings has had to confront an existential threat to his business: the aging workforce of carousel craftsmen.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Shot on location in the Japanese countryside, the film features production design and practical effects from some of Japan’s top craftsmen.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 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 10 Jun. 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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