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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Elena of London was built in Spain over four years, with skilled craftsmen using the same materials chosen nearly a century earlier. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 Mongol rulers frequently relocated skilled craftsmen, artisans, and administrators throughout the empire, accelerating the spread of technical expertise. Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026 The true masters of diminutive camping vehicles hail from Japan and South Korea, but Wellhouse Leisure is quickly establishing itself as a master craftsman of western tiny camping. New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 Players also obtain a new Oni craftsman weapon called the Wind Whipper, which is a twin-bladed naginata. Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for craftsman

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

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

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