plural craftsmen
Synonyms of craftsmannext
1
: a person and especially a man who practices a trade or handicraft as a job
The router offers a wide range of speeds and is designed for the cabinetmaker, solid surface fabricator and other craftsmen.—Wood & Wood Products
2
: a person and especially a man who is skilled in a craft (see craft entry 1 sense 2a)
… a genuine craftsman with an ear for dialogue and, more importantly, an understanding of the human heart.—Wes Lukowsky

Examples of craftsman in a Sentence

Skilled craftsmen carved the enormous mantel. He is a master craftsman who works with marble. As a writer he has developed into a true craftsman.
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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 Working with Urban Pioneering Architecture, Haughton corralled an all-Caribbean team of craftsmen and builders to renovate the four-story town house. — Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026 The white clapboard exterior topped with typical Norse dragon heads was taken back into the family in 1995 by Haeger’s great great granddaughter Ellika Modenfelt, who painstakingly restored it to its former glory with the help of local craftsmen. — Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for craftsman

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of craftsman was in the 14th century

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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craftsman. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

1
: one who practices a trade or handicraft : artisan
2
: a highly skilled worker
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