workman

noun

work·​man ˈwərk-mən 

1

: workingman

2

: artisan

Examples of workman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gutierrez on Monday in Palm Beach County court pleaded not guilty to charges of operating as an unlicensed money service business, organized scheme to defraud and workman’s compensation fraud, court records show. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

The day shift also starts making factory-work jokes, with Rekha playing a perky do-bee who just wants to make the boss happy, and Lily adopting an agitator role, demanding workman’s comp and trying to spark revolt. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026

After Napoleon Dynamite, Gries landed a recurring role on Lost as Ben Linus' father, Roger, a DHARMA Initiative workman. — Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026

Above us, a workman hooked onto a steel gantry drills loudly. — Story by billy Perrigo, Time, 4 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for workman

• kirkman
• workmen

Kids Definition

workman

noun

work·​man ˈwərk-mən 

1

: workingman

2

: a skilled worker (as an electrician or carpenter)