craftspeople

plural noun

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

Examples of craftspeople in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers arrived at a resolution Tuesday on the Hollywood Basic Agreement, which spans three years and covers some 50,000 craftspeople primarily based in the Los Angeles area. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2024 Etsy’s latest ad campaign aims to elevate the artisans and craftspeople that populate the online marketplace with handcrafted wares and unique goods. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 Now the hard part begins April 29, 2024 IATSE — which advocates for costume designers, makeup artists, hairstylists, cinematographers, set decorators, lighting technicians, camera operators and other craftspeople — has been campaigning for a new contract since early March. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024 Everyone was immersed in that world, from showrunners to producers, actors, and craftspeople. Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for craftspeople 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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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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