workman

noun

work·​man ˈwərk-mən How to pronounce workman (audio)

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The incident caught the world's attention as Japanese workmen repaired the road within a matter of days. Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2025 Work was nearing completion on the Baptist church as workmen posed atop the steeple still under construction. Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024 The defective grandstand was a last-minute add-on; workmen were still hammering it together as people took their seats. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2025 Florals appeared as embroideries and prints on workman jackets and corduroy pants adding an artisanal touch to the look, as seen in this Rue de Tokyo piece. Alex Badia, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for workman

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of workman was before the 12th century

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“Workman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workman. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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workman

noun
work·​man ˈwərk-mən How to pronounce workman (audio)
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2
: a skilled worker (as an electrician or carpenter)

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