craftspeople

plural noun

crafts·​peo·​ple ˈkraf(t)s-ˌpē-pəl 

: workers who practice a trade or craft

Examples of craftspeople in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the Spanish town of Ubrique, where all its leather goods are made, headcount has gone from just under 2,000 craftspeople last year to 2,200. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

In Old Town, the West Burton Place Historic District encompasses a former artists’ colony where artists and craftspeople redesigned old 19th century buildings and converted them into residences during the Great Depression. — Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Hungary’s highly skilled craftspeople and outstanding creative talents are increasingly taking on key creative and technical roles in international productions. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 July 2026

While advanced laser scanning technology ensures exceptional consistency, every hide is individually trimmed using traditional techniques and hand-finished by Morgan’s skilled craftspeople. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for craftspeople

• people
• steeple
• businesspeople
• laypeople
• salespeople
• townspeople
• tradespeople
• workpeople

Kids Definition

craftspeople

noun

crafts·​peo·​ple -ˌspē-pəl 

: workers who practice a trade or craft