tradespeople

plural noun

trades·​peo·​ple ˈtrādz-ˌpē-pəl 

: people engaged in trade

Examples of tradespeople in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Companies involved with data center build-outs are experiencing rapid growth, but this lack of tradespeople could limit how quickly projects can be built. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Local 395 President and Business Agent Chuck Curry said about 100 of the tradespeople were affiliated with the ironworkers. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

Volunteers and skilled tradespeople from DPR and its trade partners completed extensive upgrades, including new HVAC, lighting and electrical systems, as well as flooring, roofing and paint. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1652, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tradespeople

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

Kids Definition

tradespeople

plural noun

trades·​peo·​ple -ˌpē-pəl 

: people engaged in trade