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

Its spoked wheels had been replaced 25 or so years before with new ones made by Amish craftsmen at Hoosier Buggy Shop in Indiana, Carmody said. — Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

In addition, Simm is working with two craftsman who are creating belts and knives that will be featured on the site and made-to-order. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

It’s crafted by these incredible artists and craftsmen who build the world with their own hands. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

Working with Urban Pioneering Architecture, Haughton corralled an all-Caribbean team of craftsmen and builders to renovate the four-story town house. — Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 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