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

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

On the other hand, some tinkerers have already shared details on how to keep the disabled routers working. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 8 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

Rather than targeting end users, the company aims to empower developers, researchers, and tinkerers to create breakthrough humanoid applications without building full robots from scratch. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026

Dedicated sports engineers and tinkerers alike continue to fine tune specialized skate designs. — Mark Hay, Popular Science, 28 Jan. 2026