craftspeople

plural noun

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

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Brand, Phelan, and a contingent of Sausalito maritime craftspeople transformed Mirene from a working boat into a breathtaking houseboat with yacht capabilities, according to Compass. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025 Hawley and a team of craftspeople worked across the globe embroidering, aging and tinting the costumes for the film. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025 These new designers and craftspeople are weaving a bold future by blending heritage with innovation and responsibility. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025 Through the personal and professional stories of the craftspeople, Guiela Nguyen exposes the sacrifices that go into such a high-pressure commission. Laura Cappelle, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for craftspeople

Word History

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 14 Nov. 2025.

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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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