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
Wood & Wood Products2
: 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
Wes Lukowskycompare craftsperson, craftswoman
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.
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Iron door hinges, locks and pintles were forged by Ron Siebler, the beloved Dallas do-everything building craftsman.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The couple employed local craftsmen to clear the area and built two terraces supported by drystone walls using the same techniques once employed for cultivating capers.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Named after 17th-century craftsman Volkert Jansz who once lived in the space, the upscale restaurant Jansz specializes in modern European classics.
—Meredith Bethune, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Jack Fisk, the guest on this episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, is arguably the greatest of all living film craftsmen.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
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Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The couple employed local craftsmen to clear the area and built two terraces supported by drystone walls using the same techniques once employed for cultivating capers.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Named after 17th-century craftsman Volkert Jansz who once lived in the space, the upscale restaurant Jansz specializes in modern European classics.
—Meredith Bethune, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Jack Fisk, the guest on this episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, is arguably the greatest of all living film craftsmen.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for craftsman
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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craftsman. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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craftsman
noun
crafts·man
ˈkraf(t)-smən
1
: one who practices a trade or handicraft : artisan
2
: a highly skilled worker
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