craftsman
Americannoun
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a person who practices or is highly skilled in a craft; artisan.
- Synonyms:
- handicraftsman, artificer
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an artist.
noun
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a member of a skilled trade; someone who practises a craft; artisan
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Also called: craftswoman. an artist skilled in the techniques of an art or craft
Gender
Is craftsman gender-neutral? See -man.
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Etymology
Origin of craftsman
First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English craftes man “man of skill,” earlier craftman; compare Old English cræftiga “craftsman, workman” (derivative of cræftig “skilled”; see crafty)
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The Rodgers’ elegant Victorian Craftsman measures just over 5,300 square feet—just over half the size of Aaron’s enormous 10,500-square-foot Wisconsin abode, which sits at the heart of a leafy 5-acre parcel.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Years earlier, the original Craftsman had been torn down; the current house, a sweepstakes prize, arrived in two pieces by crane.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
Among the items he packed were two or three wireless phones, multiple car stereos, and a bunch of Craftsman tools.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
He made a name for himself in the Craftsman Truck Series, winning the 1998 Rookie of Year award and the 2000 series championship.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025
“I was looking for you, friend. The ever-scowling First Craftsman bids me ask if you will be making charcoal today.”
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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