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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With every acquisition and new project, she has been focused on promoting Italian craftspeople and craftsmanship. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 At the annual Tony Awards nominees luncheon, Broadway’s biggest stars, breakthrough performers and veteran craftspeople traded nerves for laughter, candid confessions and mutual admiration. Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026 At the entrance, a shelf displays ceramics made by local craftspeople, each piece accompanied by an introduction to the creative who made it. Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026 Inside, a gift shop features the work of around 150 regional craftspeople. Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 9 May 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 25 May. 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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