craftspeople

plural noun

crafts·​peo·​ple ˈkraf(t)s-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce craftspeople (audio)
Synonyms of craftspeoplenext
: workers who practice a trade or craft

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In between those blue chip objects are custom pieces produced by Kim’s firm, working with new materials and local craftspeople. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 The work of today's craftspeople reminds us that craftsmanship has never stood still. — Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 Next, commission an independent surveyor to examine the workmanship and see if the vessel has been made by craftspeople or clock-watchers. — Benjamin Maltby, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Fewer studios means fewer employment opportunities, and often weaker paychecks, for the writers, crews, and craftspeople who create the movies. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for craftspeople

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1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of craftspeople was in 1857

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craftspeople

noun
crafts·​peo·​ple -ˌspē-pəl How to pronounce craftspeople (audio)
: workers who practice a trade or craft

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