Synonyms of tradesman

tradesman

noun

ˈtrādz-mən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trader
• merchant
• dealer
• businessman
• retailer
• buyer
• trafficker
• entrepreneur
• purchaser
• vendor
• merchandiser
• seller
• storekeeper
• marketer
• distributor
• shopkeeper
• supplier
• peddler
• huckster
• wholesaler
• provider
• hawker
• monopolist
• middleman
• hustler
• enterpriser
• jobber
• purveyor
• provisioner
• engrosser

2

as in craftsman

a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands

carpenters joining the tradesmen's union

Synonyms & Similar Words

• craftsman
• artisan
• maker
• craftsperson
• artist
• artificer
• handicraftsman
• crafter
• handcraftsman
• handworker
• handicrafter
• journeyman
• technician
• handyman
• workman
• master
• craftswoman
• smith
• mechanic
• shaper
• wright
• operative
• handyperson

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tradesman

The film centers on Wang Wei (Miao), a mysterious mute tradesman who is forced into a violent underworld after his daughter is kidnapped by a Southeast Asian child trafficking syndicate. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 July 2026

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