tradespeople

plural noun

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

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An increasing number of organizations are crowdsourcing solutions and creating forums where tradespeople openly share jobsite tips, lessons learned and best practices across roles and companies. 5. Michael Pink, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 In reality, the current $10,000 cap unfairly penalizes middle-class families—cops, firefighters, teachers, nurses, blue-collar tradespeople—in high-tax states like New York. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025 Without enough new tradespeople, the workforce is aging; since 2018, there’s been a 6% drop in the percentage of construction workers below the age of 55. Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 Skilled tradespeople perceive their jobs to be relatively AI-resistant. Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 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 3 Jul. 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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