craftspeople

plural noun

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

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Born into a British family of craftspeople, Jones was encouraged to work with her hands from a young age. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 May 2025 The Kentucky Derby sustains a small but thriving community of craftspeople. Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 1 May 2025 The fact that the environments were mostly constructed at a studio in Cardiff suggests there’s lots of ace craftspeople hiding out in Wales. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025 Thanks to her background in social work and hospitality, Casagrande is skilled at communicating with clients and craftspeople, ensuring a pleasant design experience. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for craftspeople

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First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of craftspeople was in 1857

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“Craftspeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craftspeople. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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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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