craftspeople

plural noun

crafts·​peo·​ple ˈkraf(t)s-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce craftspeople (audio)
Synonyms of craftspeoplenext
: workers who practice a trade or craft

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British interiors firm Portia Fox worked with the same craftspeople who created the original staircase to build a replica for the 30,000-square-foot home. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026 This, in addition to more than 20 local vendors and craftspeople, should make the vibes all good. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026 Megan also preserved most of the wood flooring as well as the abundant cypress wainscot panels and millwork, hiring local craftspeople to refurbish them. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 Ursic’s time here is part of the Shakti Design Residency, an intensive, monthlong program that brings international designers to India to collaborate directly with the country’s leading craftspeople—stone carvers, metalworkers, wood artisans—inside their workshops. Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for craftspeople

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First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of craftspeople was in 1857

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“Craftspeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craftspeople. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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craftspeople

noun
crafts·​peo·​ple -ˌspē-pəl How to pronounce craftspeople (audio)
: workers who practice a trade or craft

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