WORKMEN Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

workmen

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plural of workman

as in craftsmen

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Noun

Businesses and craftsmen around the world are continuing to post congratulations for the soon-to-be newlyweds.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Yet many of the finest craftsmen of the era—the same goldsmiths and silversmiths creating luxury objects for aristocratic clients—were also producing watches.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026

Definition of craftsmen

Noun

In the shrimp ponds, these landless laborers earn only a few dollars a day, with no contracts or protections.

— Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, The Dial, 7 July 2026
Duties while at the firehouse included speaking with laborers and subcontractors, ordering supplies and discussions with other Good Neighbor Investors members, Mora recalled.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of laborers

Noun

Try running a vacation rental somewhere without reliable cleaners, handymen or a guest base.

— Avery Carl, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of handymen

Noun

Head to the shop near the Duomo to watch the artisans at work and buy a unique piece.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Its most visible moment came in 2023, when Chanakya’s artisans brought their craft to Dior’s pre-fall show at Mumbai’s Gateway of India.

— Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 7 July 2026

Definition of artisans

Noun

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
Meanwhile, there’s an acute shortage of skilled tradesmen around the country.

— Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of tradesmen

Noun

Attendees at the free event could partake of the family fun zone, food, crafters, retailers and pet adoption opportunities.

— Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Diamond Art Kits and Bead Art Kits Diamond art kits may never lose popularity with crafters.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026

Definition of crafters

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