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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These wares are made in small workshops in Italy and Portugal, where craftspeople infuse them with high-end details such as hand-sewn buttonholes and silk bar tacks, a form of stitching that reinforces seams and pockets. Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025 New materials, unexpected design principles and the pursuit of new signature designs were just a few of the drivers that wove together the ecosystem of decorators, interior designers, galleries and craftspeople that define Paris’ design industry. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025 Few beyond those directly involved have been allowed in to see how the specialized laborers and craftspeople have replicated the techniques and materials of the cathedral’s original construction. Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024 Although some offers really are only valid for a limited time, U.S. PIRG identified a number of sellers on Etsy, an e-commerce site for independent craftspeople, who used fake countdown clocks for deals that never expire. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2024 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 2 Feb. 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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