Synonyms of tinkerers

tinkerers

noun

plural of tinkerer

as in amateurs

a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession

he's been tinkering with cars since he was a kid, and now he's a tinkerer who knows nearly as much as a mechanic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amateurs
• hobbyists
• laymen
• enthusiasts
• dabblers
• nonprofessionals
• nonexperts
• potterers
• fans
• dilettantes
• putterers
• generalists
• devotees
• aficionados
• buffs
• jacks-of-all-trades
• all-rounders
• general practitioners

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• professionals
• experts
• authorities
• specialists
• pros

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tinkerers

But in July, some intrepid tinkerers on Reddit’s r/synthdiy board began reverse-engineering the FM-1’s stock firmware to expand the device’s abilities. — ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026

Volunteers, who can include enthusiastic tinkerers, bike repair gurus and experienced handymen, help repair flat tires, broken lamps and clothing. — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Aug. 2026

In the coming months, the company plans to add more functionality and self-serve features to allow a wider range of use cases and users, eventually reaching individual tinkerers. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Enthusiasts and tinkerers alike are building their own versions using Open Source software and inexpensive hardware. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026

Amodei’s assessment of the dangers may be right or wrong, but an ad that grapples with those risks is arguably more honest than previous campaigns that present Claude as a tool for tinkerers and problem solvers. — Harry Booth, Time, 17 July 2026

The 19th-century patent system rewarded tinkerers; corporate labs scaled systematic research; wartime partnerships mobilized national resources; and venture capital democratized risk-taking. — David H. Hsu, Fortune, 11 May 2026

Unlike her earlier Fame Monster remixes, which served utilitarian club fodder to capitalize on her debut, Dawn delightfully surrendered its source material to a wise cast of pop, rap, and dance tinkerers like Ashnikko and Dorian Electra. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 May 2026

The Mac mini has become a status symbol among AI tinkerers, and some analysts say the device’s growing popularity may preface a broader shift in how people use computers. — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026