workman

noun

work·man | \ ˈwərk-mən

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Definition of workman

1 : workingman

2 : artisan

Examples of workman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Eugene gets that workman-like attitude from this father, Mandel Eugene Sr., who was a workhorse running back at East St. John in the early 90s. — Joseph Halm, NOLA.com, "Blue-collar defense leads St. Charles to another state title game; is third time the charm?," 25 Dec. 2020 In the other dilemma, a driver of a runaway trolley heads toward five workmen on the track but can spare them by switching to another track that has only one workman on it. — New York Times, "Judith Jarvis Thomson, Philosopher Who Defended Abortion, Dies at 91," 3 Dec. 2020 Defensive coordinator David Reeves appreciates the commitment and workman-like assertiveness that earned Brasher the admiration of his teammates. — Evan Dudley, al, "‘Working Man’: Luke Brasher making most of senior season," 2 Oct. 2020 The Lakers, hoping to acquire its 17th NBA championship, have benefitted from LeBron James and Anthony Davis' workman-like attitude during these playoffs. — Editors, USA TODAY, "Rosh Hashanah, Trump and Biden head to Minnesota, Nuggets-Lakers: 5 things to know Friday," 18 Sep. 2020 The workman doing the repairs had volunteered to help after her 38-year-old son, Shadi, was killed in the explosion. — Washington Post, "Beirut needs billions of dollars it doesn’t have to rebuild after massive blast," 21 Aug. 2020 Thousands of plates, maps and photographs were missing; clearly, this was not the work of a patron or workman who had enjoyed a few minutes’ unfettered access. — Travis Mcdade, Smithsonian Magazine, "The Inside Story of the $8 Million Heist From the Carnegie Library," 18 Aug. 2020 For Rosa, a walk down a New York City street is a gantlet of catcalling workmen and displays of girlie magazines. — Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, "‘Tape’ Review: That’s (Not) Entertainment," 26 Mar. 2020 Covered in blue fabric — to match the iconic photographer’s personal uniform of a French workman’s jacket — and an image of the industry legend sitting on his bicycle, the collection covers five decades of style through Cunningham’s keen lens. — Mary Sollosi, EW.com, "Quarantine Book Club: Mourning the Met Gala, fashion books keep me looking forward," 4 May 2020

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“Workman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workman. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.

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workman

noun

English Language Learners Definition of workman

: a skilled worker (such as an electrician or carpenter)

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workman

noun

work·man | \ ˈwərk-mən

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plural workmen\ -mən \

Kids Definition of workman

1 : workingman

2 : a skilled worker (as a carpenter)

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