Thesaurus results for TRADESMAN

tradesman

noun

ˈtrādz-mən

as in trader

a buyer and seller of goods for profit an antique dealer who's known as a good tradesman, buying his items cheaply and selling them for a hefty profit

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as in craftsman

a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands carpenters joining the tradesmen's union

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Recent Examples of tradesman Meanwhile, there’s an acute shortage of skilled tradesmen around the country. —

Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026 But there were other issues beyond Sciame’s control, per these tradesmen — the typical red tape that comes with building in the city. —

Sukjong Hong, Curbed, 9 Apr. 2026 When his daughter Rainy is abducted, humble tradesman Wang Wei is thrust into a deadly underworld of corruption and violence. —

William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 Lyftogt said Iowans who signed up to fight in the Civil War were overwhelmingly smallholder farmers, laborers and tradesman who saw the possibility of slavery spreading to their borders as a threat to their livelihoods. —

Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tradesman

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Built by brothers William and Charles Bent in 1833, the original fort thrived for 16 years as a hub where fur traders, Native Americans and Mexican merchants converged to do business.

— Kevin Strong, CBS News, 15 June 2026
But traders see it as a near certainty that the Fed will leave its main interest rate steady after its two-day meeting ends Wednesday.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026