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

Notable outerwear includes the Cliffwood Wool & Waterproof Silk Vest, Sandhill Waterproof Silk Vest, and Hudson Down & Suede Jacket, all crafted from premium materials and featuring meticulous workmanship. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025

The resulting look has a strong identity, often embellished with artisanal workmanship or vintage details obtained through washing treatments. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025

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

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