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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Last week, London’s Royal Ballet and Opera took to Instagram to share footage of its craftspeople and performers in an apparent response to Chalamet. Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026 The prestigious project would span two years and require the help of more than 400 scientists, engineers, and craftspeople. Jennifer Baum Lagdameo, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026 Like craftspeople, like people who, who've devoted their whole life to a particular skill. Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2026 Since it was founded in 2015, LVMH Métiers d’Art has grown its business to include a variety of manufacturing facilities, with craftspeople working in leather, exotic leathers and high-quality metal hardware globally. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 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 16 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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