workman

noun

work·​man ˈwərk-mən How to pronounce workman (audio)

Examples of workman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cargo pants, utility vest and all sorts of workman’s references added another casual touch while keeping the vibe young and relevant. Alex Badia, WWD, 18 June 2024 After Napoleon Dynamite, Gries landed a recurring role on Lost (2007–2010) as Ben Linus' father Roger, a DHARMA Initiative workman. Danny Horn, EW.com, 11 June 2024 In addition to the billing, Kurt Jordan said the fire department dragged its feet in supplying information about department salaries needed to comply with a workman’s comp insurance audit. Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2024 Yeah, a lot of them were supposedly just thrown away, or burned, even, for heat by the workmen, these 18th-century workmen who had first uncovered them. Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for workman 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of workman was before the 12th century

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“Workman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workman. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

workman

noun
work·​man ˈwərk-mən How to pronounce workman (audio)
1
2
: a skilled worker (as an electrician or carpenter)
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