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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2
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
  • After a grueling couple of days for tech stocks—propelled by drama and speculation around CoreWeave’s debt—traders bought the dip in the last 24 hours and stocks rose globally.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Aside from the change in volume, the mere announcement of the ban had an immediate impact on diesel prices among European traders, as noted by the Moscow Times at the time.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2026
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  • It’s crafted by these incredible artists and craftsmen who build the world with their own hands.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
  • La Galerie Du 19M Shanghai Chanel’s Le19M creative hub has traveled to Shanghai for the first time with an ambitious exhibition that brings the brand’s unique production system to life via the work of Chinese artists, makers, and craftsmen.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of craftsman
Noun
  • With shifting tariff rules and trade policies, merchants need to stay flexible to handle sudden political and financial changes.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • So, a nonfuel purchase at an eligible merchant may qualify, while a fuel purchase submitted under a different code may not.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
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  • Jo was married to Vincent’s younger brother, Theo, who was an art dealer in Paris and Vincent’s only source of income.
    — Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The group’s calculations exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of dealer
Noun
  • So a very successful businessman like Bill talking about the Israeli economy, putting faith in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, helps my pitch.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Sang-woo’s grandfather had been a businessman and a police officer under the Japanese colonial government, before the Second World War; books and antiques from that period line every surface.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
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“Tradesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tradesman. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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