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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Located in the heart of Hudson, it’s spread across three historical structures—an 1800s-era carriage house, a Georgian mansion, and a Greek revival building—and celebrates the world of makers, especially local Hudson Valley craftspeople. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025 Over 200 skilled artisans—including heritage experts, botanists, engineers and craftspeople from across the country—collaborated to create more than 90 detailed interior and exterior structures. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 May 2025 For these working craftspeople, that’s basically a job description. Tariro Mzezewa, New York Times, 2 May 2025 There will be a petting zoo, children’s activities, live music, antique cars and farm equipment, craftspeople and food trucks. Debby Rice, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 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 11 Jun. 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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