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tradesman

noun

ˈtrādz-mən How to pronounce tradesman (audio)
Definition of tradesmannext
1
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 Carl Murawski is a certified electrician, construction coordinator, and tradesman. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 11 June 2026 The World Cup may come and go, but here the star players—local teachers, mechanics, accountants, and tradesmen—still play like the world is watching. — Laura Dannen Redman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026 It was built by her carpentry and construction tradesman husband Kensuke (Japanese TV comic Daigo). — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 The crash victim, Thomas Dunlea, learned to be a carpenter and tradesman at Carpenters Technical College in Manhattan. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tradesman
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  1. trader
  2. craftsman
  3. merchant
  4. dealer
  5. businessman
Noun
  • This border crossing was once a bustling nexus for tourists and traders moving between China and Nepal.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The stronger-than-expected numbers have fed funds futures traders betting on a Federal Reserve rate hike this month, as the data points to a resilient labor market alongside inflation still above the Fed’s 2% target.
    — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of trader
Noun
  • Both are craftsmen, interested in immediate emotional response over esoteric scholarly unpacking.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In another life, a life that was kind to black people, Atlas would’ve been a scientist or a king or a master craftsman.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of craftsman
Noun
  • OpenAI takes catalog feeds directly from merchants and asks for a full snapshot at least daily.
    — Srijith Ravikumar, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In some instances, Indigenous nations played surprising roles as collaborators with English merchants to conduct the large-scale slave trade of Native peoples, including in the Carolinas, Utah, and even Central America.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of merchant
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  • The other option, pushing the Super Bowl back a week, was initially rejected because New Orleans, the host city, had booked an automobile dealers’ convention that had gobbled up most of the desirable hotel rooms.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Lo and behold, art dealer Almine Rech also organically chose that sculpture as the hero image for her big Hans Op de Beeck solo show, which opened Thursday night at her Brussels gallery.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of dealer
Noun
  • So does Mukesh Ambani, the Indian businessman worth $120 billion, who’s turning 11 Hubert Street into the largest apartment in New York City.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The identity of the consignor has not been revealed, but it’s understood to be a Scottish businessman.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Tradesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradesman. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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