tradespeople

plural noun

trades·​peo·​ple ˈtrādz-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce tradespeople (audio)
: people engaged in trade

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The program would occupy a portion of the ground floor and the hope is the participants could work alongside tradespeople working on the top floor, where there are plans to convert former classrooms into 35 units of transitional housing. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026 This frees up skilled tradespeople to concentrate on high-value work calling for craftsmanship, problem-solving capabilities and years of experience. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The tapestry of its history is broad, weaving slaves, Native people, soldiers, World War II language interpreters and tradespeople together. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026 Meta cited a nationwide shortage of fiber technicians, welders, plumbers, electricians and other skilled tradespeople needed to build data centers. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tradespeople

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First Known Use

circa 1652, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tradespeople was circa 1652

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“Tradespeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tradespeople. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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tradespeople

plural noun
trades·​peo·​ple -ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce tradespeople (audio)
: people engaged in trade

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