craftswoman
noun
crafts·wom·an
ˈkraf(t)s-ˌwu̇-mən 
plural craftswomen
1
: a woman who practices a trade or handicraft as a job
Locally the union craftsmen and craftswomen are represented by the East Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council. … The various trades represented include boilermakers, bricklayers, carpenters …—
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: 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
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In 1808, for instance, Coxe recorded that yards of blue fabric were en route to her; weeks later, the craftswoman submitted a bill for two garrison flags, two silk flags and seven regimental colors.
—Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Muchová, of the Czech Republic, is one of the game’s ultimate craftswomen; Osaka is one of its ultimate ballstrikers.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Yet, there are platforms and organizations within the country, which not only work towards safeguarding the futures of craftswomen on home turf, but who are also ensuring the survival of indigenous crafts.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
These craftswomen also receive a share of the sales profits.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 21 July 2025
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Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Muchová, of the Czech Republic, is one of the game’s ultimate craftswomen; Osaka is one of its ultimate ballstrikers.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Yet, there are platforms and organizations within the country, which not only work towards safeguarding the futures of craftswomen on home turf, but who are also ensuring the survival of indigenous crafts.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
These craftswomen also receive a share of the sales profits.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 21 July 2025
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“Craftswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craftswoman. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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craftswoman
noun
crafts·wom·an
-ˌswu̇m-ən
1
: a woman who is an artisan
2
: a woman who is skilled in a craft
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