tradespeople

plural noun trades·peo·ple \ ˈtrādz-ˌpē-pəl \

|Updated on: 11 Aug 2018

Definition of tradespeople

: people engaged in trade

Recent Examples of tradespeople from the Web

JM Brennan differentiates itself by providing superior tradespeople and technicians.

— jessica levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "JM Brennan has 85 years of building success from the ground up," 4 May 2018
Last year, at least half of homebuilders reported a serious shortage of framing crews, carpenters, bricklayers and other tradespeople, according to a survey by the National Association of Home Builders.

— paul davidson, USA TODAY, "With construction workers scarce, homebuilders turn to robots, software," 25 June 2018
Chefs were just starting to being thought of skilled craftsmen, women and tradespeople, but also thought leaders, influencers, and media icons.

— craig laban, Philly.com, "Anthony Bourdain: Philly chefs share their memories," 8 June 2018
My experience is not uncommon among homeowners looking to hire tradespeople.

— New York Times, "Being Ghosted By the Contractor," 8 June 2018
The practice dates back to the medieval times, when tradespeople clamored to earn the royal seal of approval as a way of signaling to the public that their goods and services were — literally — fit for a king or queen.

— refinery29.com, "These Beauty Products Have The Official Royal Seal Of Approval," 18 May 2018
The full-time employees losing their jobs include electricians, plumbers, carpenters and other skilled tradespeople needed to operate and maintain a large events venue.

— james b. nelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Many long-time Bradley Center workers will not have jobs at the new Bucks arena," 11 May 2018
Her neighborhood and church were filled with the tradespeople who groomed the gardens, sheared the sheep or ran the printing press in the historic area.

— Washington Post, "Black leader brings provocative take to Civil War museum," 21 Apr. 2018
Finding a qualified contractor to perform repairs can be challenging because of a widespread shortage of skilled tradespeople.

— brenda richardson, chicagotribune.com, "Skilled-labor shortage makes home repairs a headache," 19 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of tradespeople

circa 1652

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TRADESPEOPLE Defined for English Language Learners

tradespeople

noun

Definition of tradespeople for English Language Learners

: people who work in a trade : people whose professions require special skills and work that is done with the hands
: people who own and run shops : shopkeepers or merchants