craftsman

noun

crafts·​man ˈkraf(t)s-mən 

plural craftsmen

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

craftsmanlike

ˈkraf(t)s-mən-ˌlīk 

adjective

craftsmanly

ˈkraf(t)s-mən-lē 

adjective

craftsmanship

ˈkraf(t)s-mən-ˌship 

noun

compare craftsperson, craftswoman

Synonyms

• artificer
• artisan
• crafter
• craftsperson
• handcraftsman
• handicrafter
• handicraftsman
• handworker
• tradesman

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Spring Summer 25 explored the interplay between the maker and the user, the craftsmen and the connoisseur. —Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024

The Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer is welcoming fragrances as part of its Made of Makers program, which brings in artists and craftsmen from different fields to produce a piece of work that reflects the maison’s values. —Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024

For evidence of that, comb through the racks of vintage frocks at Goodbye Horses, browse the record selection at Music Millennium, see a movie at Laurelhurst Theater, an old-school cinema, or admire the craftsman homes that line the residential streets. —Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024

Created in 1934, the Ludo bracelet features updates like delicate mesh in hexagon and briquette motifs, woven by the maison’s craftsmen to heighten the effect of a supple ribbon. —Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

craftsman

noun

crafts·​man ˈkraf(t)-smən 

1

: one who practices a trade or handicraft : artisan

2

: a highly skilled worker

craftsmanship

-ˌship 

noun