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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The result is an intimate offering of access to heritage maisons and avant-garde craftsmen beyond the frenetic halls of Watches & Wonders, the world’s largest trade show.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The larger-scale drama is unquestionably effective — what Greengrass and his team of craftsmen and visual artists have been able to do with wind is a miracle, and that’s to say nothing of the fire itself — and so evocative and terrifying that words fail to do it justice.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
With the eyes and hand of a craftsman, and the soul of a painter.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
China has already established Luban workshops, named after a legendary craftsman, in more than 20 countries, including Thailand, India and Portugal.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The larger-scale drama is unquestionably effective — what Greengrass and his team of craftsmen and visual artists have been able to do with wind is a miracle, and that’s to say nothing of the fire itself — and so evocative and terrifying that words fail to do it justice.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
With the eyes and hand of a craftsman, and the soul of a painter.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
China has already established Luban workshops, named after a legendary craftsman, in more than 20 countries, including Thailand, India and Portugal.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 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 Sep. 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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