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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The exhibition opens with an intricate model of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher that Palestinian craftspeople in Bethlehem made of local materials including olive and pistachio wood, mother-of-pearl and camel bone. Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026 Oscar-winning craftspeople have returned to work. Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026 But a film also needs craftspeople – filmmakers, artists, makers of all kinds. Daren Smith, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, the room was packed to the brim with stars old and new, acclaimed filmmakers, craftspeople, creatives and, of course, plenty of cameras. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 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 30 Mar. 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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