tradespeople

plural noun

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

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And if things go south after the work commences, some tradespeople aren’t afraid to walk away. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025 As veteran tradespeople age out of the workforce, the U.S. faces a critical deficit in plumbers, electricians, and other skilled workers. The Hill, 27 June 2025 It was created with a single question in mind: Why do most work boots fail the people who wear them every day? Uncomfortable fits, tight toe boxes, and poor longevity have often left many tradespeople compensating. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 June 2025 With nearly half of tradespeople approaching retirement age, there is an urgent need for a pipeline of new skilled workers entering the industry. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 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 22 Aug. 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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