tradespeople

plural noun

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

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Skilled tradespeople perceive their jobs to be relatively AI-resistant. Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 This industry will be in need of creative tradespeople, innovative leaders, and real estate experts who will be able to partner with organizations looking to grow their physical footprint. Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 The organization partners with venues like the Miami Beach Bandshell, with local artists and tradespeople bringing projects to life. Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025 The measure would also create a procurement exception because of the difficulty to find tradespeople with construction skills similar to those used in the 1830s that are needed to properly rebuild the structures, according to Republican Rep. Wayne Rosenthal, the legislation’s House sponsor. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tradespeople

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First Known Use

circa 1652, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 May. 2025.

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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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