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

The workmanship seen here and throughout the home highlights the skill of the builder. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

In addition to covering unknown preexisting conditions, Cinch backs its repairs with a 180-day workmanship guarantee. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 July 2026

The Adidas Defender 5 bag comes with the brand’s lifetime warranty, which covers material and/or workmanship defects (normal wear and tear is to be expected and not covered). — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

The uneven workmanship of the double stitching suggests the giant flag was likely made by amateurs, curators with the historical society have determined. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

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