workmanship

noun

work·​man·​ship ˈwərk-mən-ˌship 

1

: something effected, made, or produced : work

2

: the art or skill of a workman

also : the quality imparted to a thing in the process of making

a vase of exquisite workmanship

Examples of workmanship in a Sentence

The problems were caused by cheap materials and poor workmanship.

The excellent workmanship of the cabinets is remarkable.

Recent Examples on the Web

Today, Parker Thatch has earned a devoted following among multi generational women, driven by its thoughtful design, small-batch production with high quality workmanship, and effortless blend of California casual and timeless utility. —Jennifer Lee, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025

The workmanship shows in the color and precision of the grout, the mottling of dark flecks, and the triangular pieces where the arches meet — details that give the façade a subliminal liveliness. —Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Mar. 2025

Whatever happened to quality of workmanship in road repair? —U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025

His workmanship got praise in the comments section of his post. —Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for workmanship

• authorship
• battleship
• censorship
• chairmanship
• chieftainship
• comradeship
• consulship
• craftsmanship
• dealership
• draftsmanship
• fellowship
• fingertip

Kids Definition

workmanship

noun

work·​man·​ship ˈwərk-mən-ˌship 

1

: the art or skill of a workman : craftsmanship

2

: the quality of a piece of work

the excellent workmanship of the desk