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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Britto Charette works with some of the industry’s most talented craftspeople and vendors to offer its clients full-spectrum interior design services, including conceptualization, space planning, furniture selection, renderings, and in-house 3D printing/modeling. Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025 Indi + Ash proudly manufactures in India and sees every garment as an opportunity to highlight the artistry of local craftspeople. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 7 July 2025 Festival visitors can meet members of the New Orleans Master Crafts Guild, an apprenticeship program in Louisiana encouraging a new generation of master craftspeople to grow their professions, from carpentry to brick masonry to plaster. Michelle Mehrtens, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2025 Beyond the full-time crew, Four Seasons craftspeople often make surprise appearances at 35,000 feet—like a mixologist from a stop along the way, or a performance from musically talented members of staff. Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for craftspeople

Word History

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 20 Jul. 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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