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

The streets in Viñales are clean, signs advertising rooms for visitors are everywhere and there is even a market where artisans sell their wares. — Juan Carlos López, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026

La Scuola del Cuoio Founded in 1950 to give WWII orphans a trade, the Leather School still trains leather artisans today. — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Europe continues to be an incredible source of inspiration for our design team, from collecting vintage and sourcing fabrics and prints to discovering local markets, artisans and craftsmanship. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Are there any neighborhoods, shops, or artisans travelers should prioritize? — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026