tradespeople

plural noun

trades·​peo·​ple ˈtrādz-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce tradespeople (audio)
: people engaged in trade

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At a time when the nation is facing a growing shortage of skilled tradespeople, veterans represent a uniquely qualified workforce ready to step in and make an impact. — Rose Van Alstine, Fortune, 26 May 2026 New generations of workers, whether skilled tradespeople or surgeons and corporate lawyers, are also citizens. — James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026 Meta cited a nationwide shortage of fiber technicians, welders, plumbers, electricians and other skilled tradespeople needed to build data centers. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 9 June 2026 This frees up skilled tradespeople to concentrate on high-value work calling for craftsmanship, problem-solving capabilities and years of experience. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tradespeople

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First Known Use

circa 1652, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tradespeople was circa 1652

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tradespeople

plural noun
trades·​peo·​ple -ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce tradespeople (audio)
: people engaged in trade

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