craftsman

noun

ˈkraf(t)s-mən How to pronounce craftsman (audio)
Definition of craftsmannext
as in artisan
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands if you want good work, hire a craftsman

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Recent Examples of craftsman Drake was a craftsman who was born into slavery in early-nineteenth-century Edgefield, South Carolina. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026 That's thanks to the impeccable credentials of its chef, Sky Zheng—who was mentored by Master Chef Daisuke Nakazawa, the protégé of Jiro Ono, one of the greatest living sushi craftsmen alive today. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 Jingdezhen’s craftsmen have kept alive techniques once used to produce porcelain for the imperial court. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Construction brought together craftsmen and workers to build the French Renaissance château, while a temporary railroad connected them and helped transport materials. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for craftsman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
  1. artisan
  2. artist
  3. maker
  4. craftsperson
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  • An emphasis on local artisans can be seen in everything from the restaurant’s clay tableware to the spirits used in The Bar’s impressive craft cocktail list.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The exhibition also introduces audiences to the French artisans and consultants, from cabinetmakers to food historians, that brought Coppola’s decadent vision to life.
    — Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of artisan
Noun
  • The honor recognizes artists whose careers and creative choices illuminate complex, boundary-crossing stories and expand representation in global entertainment.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The island’s permanent Art House invites guests—of all ages—to get creative on canvas or pottery with the guidance of its resident artist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of artist
Noun
  • Wine and local beers are also on the menu, with many local beverage-makers, such as Acheson Wine Company, Urban Roots, and Bike Dog Brewing offering unlimited tastings.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • An artificial intelligence system designed by Anthropic, maker of the Claude chatbot, submitted a false homicide tip to the Philadelphia police, the latest incident of AI agents acting in ways that weren’t intended.
    — Gerrit De Vynck, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of maker
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  • The studio teachers‘ union Local 884 is set to combine with the property craftsperson union Local 44 following a member vote approving the consolidation.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • When Emmy-nomination voting opened on June 11, the Emmys’ website posted PDFs for every single Emmy category, outlining every show, performer, and craftsperson eligible to be voted for.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026
Definition of craftsperson

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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsman. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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