Synonyms of artisan

artisan

noun

ˈär-tə-zən 

as in craftsman

a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands

we visited a re-created 19th-century New England village that features an array of artisans—a cooper, a carpenter, a blacksmith, a potter, a glassblower

Synonyms & Similar Words

• craftsman
• maker
• artist
• craftsperson
• artificer
• handicraftsman
• crafter
• tradesman
• handicrafter
• handcraftsman
• handworker
• craftswoman
• journeyman
• master
• technician
• shaper
• smith
• handyman
• mechanic
• operative
• workman
• wright
• handyperson

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of artisan

Families can also enjoy live ice sculpture demonstrations from the talented artisans. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

The event will center around the importance of artisans and the human touch in the age of technology. — Ella Graveney, Vogue, 23 July 2026

Bearded young artisans had bought an old salt factory that hadn’t been used since the Second World War. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026

Berber Pottery And Embroidery In Morocco At La Palmeraie Eco Lodge, guests can visit a working pottery studio with Mohamend, a local artisan, to learn Berber pottery from clay crushing to firing. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026