craftswoman

noun

crafts·​wom·​an ˈkraf(t)s-ˌwu̇-mən 

plural craftswomen

1

: a woman who practices a trade or handicraft as a job

The … program employs craftsmen and craftswomen who might otherwise be out of work in the current economy. Crews install energy-efficient lighting, fix plumbing problems to conserve water and check for possible electrical hazards.

—Units

2

: a woman who is skilled in a craft (see craft entry 1 sense 2a)

… a philosophical treatise on food offered by … a true culinary craftswoman.

—Heather Weber

compare craftsman, craftsperson

Examples of craftswoman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gotland was known for its abundant wool and talented craftswomen. —Maggie Lewis Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024

Moshiri was also a prolific collaborator, working for decades with a single group of Iranian craftswomen on projects. —Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 July 2024

Each month, its newsletter will highlight the work of a female designer, entrepreneur or craftswomen. —Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 July 2024

Local artist, teacher, author and craftswoman Carolyn Seabolt, from Westminster, is exhibiting silk paintings, tinsel paintings and collages (cattracksstudio.com). —Lyndi McNulty, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

craftswoman

noun

crafts·​wom·​an -ˌswu̇m-ən 

1

: a woman who is an artisan

2

: a woman who is skilled in a craft