tradespeople

plural noun

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

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And that’s why skilled tradespeople are an absolute necessity. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 Elsewhere, the Tank Pad Ultra combines a number of other useful features into a single device, becoming less of a standard rugged tablet, and something closer to a multi-tool for tradespeople looking to consolidate their gear. New Atlas, 18 Apr. 2026 New generations of workers, whether skilled tradespeople or surgeons and corporate lawyers, are also citizens. James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026 At the same time, a shortage of skilled tradespeople is boosting the number of job opportunities and pay in industries like nursing, manufacturing and construction, other research shows. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026 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 28 Apr. 2026.

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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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