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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Hiut Denim was founded in 2011 by David and Clare Hieatt (the couple exited the business last year) as a springboard to revive the region’s textile sector and train a new generation of craftspeople in sustainable denim. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026 When the factory closed due to production being moved abroad, Hiut was founded in 2011 to both use the existing skills that were already in the town and train a new generation of craftspeople in the creation of premium denim jeans. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026 Many ingredients are grown at the organic farm behind the hotel, which also hosts donkeys, ostriches, and the ateliers of craftspeople making pottery and papyrus paper. Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026 Known for a personality that’s as exuberant as his art, Kositpipat created Wat Rong Khun with the help of over 120 artists and craftspeople. Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 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 12 Feb. 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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