craftswoman
noun
crafts·wom·an
ˈkraf(t)s-ˌwu̇-mən 
plural craftswomen
1
: a woman who practices a trade or handicraft as a job
The … program employs craftsmen and craftswomen who might otherwise be out of work in the current economy. Crews install energy-efficient lighting, fix plumbing problems to conserve water and check for possible electrical hazards.—
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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
Heather Webercompare craftsman, craftsperson
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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
Similarly, in a more recent episode, ship mechanic Orla said some very interesting things towards Poké Ball craftswoman Karnathat certainly seemed to have some level of romance behind them.
—Oliver Brandt, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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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
Similarly, in a more recent episode, ship mechanic Orla said some very interesting things towards Poké Ball craftswoman Karnathat certainly seemed to have some level of romance behind them.
—Oliver Brandt, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Craftswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craftswoman. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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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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