workmen

noun

plural of workman
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  1. craftsmen
  2. laborers
  3. handymen
  4. builders
  5. artisans
  6. tradesmen
  7. crafters
Noun
  • Bella Patina, a three-floor historic brick building stuffed with vintage sellers and craftsmen, has been a hub for antique enthusiasts in the historic West Bottoms for 15 years.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In India, Micato has been known to arrange private viewings of embroidery workshops, even flying local Kashmiri craftsmen (famous for their embroidery work) to Delhi to demonstrate live for guests.
    — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of craftsmen
Noun
  • And the web of contractors, local inspectors, developers, laborers, chipmakers and site managers adds cost, complexity, risk – and delays.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Trump also got into trouble for hiring more than two hundred undocumented Polish laborers to handle the demolition.
    — Kai Bird, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 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
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  • The city’s 3-to-1 imbalance of jobs to housing is one of the biggest in the country and a lure for builders, said apartment developer Chris Tourtellotte.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The company is also opening an online storefront so independent builders can buy production-grade motors directly, without slogging through enterprise procurement.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of builders
Noun
  • Since the 12th century London's guilds have nurtured generations of artisans, preserving skills while allowing each craft to evolve with every new era.
    — Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Decor and finishings were sourced from local Nantucket antique shops, vintage markets across New England, and independent artisans who crafted on-site furnishings.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of artisans
Noun
  • Founded by the sons of tradesmen, the company built software that manages scheduling, dispatching, invoicing, payments, and marketing within a single platform.
    — TrueBridge Capital, Forbes.com, 28 July 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
Definition of tradesmen
Noun
  • After the closure of chains like Joann Fabrics and Party City, the retailer is expanding its offerings for crafters and party hosts, including a wider range of fabrics and new party supplies.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Creative crafters can further repurpose household materials for art projects.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of crafters
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