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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Local artisans, fisherman, and communities are supported, for instance in an initiative that has village craftspeople turning coconut shells into plates, bowls and plant holders which are sold in the hotel boutique. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The Opera employs 21 full-time staff, nine teaching artists, and over 350 artists and craftspeople each season. U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 What did the craftspeople painting the pieces think of their assignment to adorn these plates, platters, pitchers, and ashtrays with the little toker? Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026 British interiors firm Portia Fox worked with the same craftspeople who created the original staircase to build a replica for the 30,000-square-foot home. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 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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