tradespeople

[ treydz-pee-puhl ]

plural noun

1. those persons who are engaged in trade; tradesmen.
2. Chiefly British.
   1. tradesmen.
   2. shopkeepers collectively.

tradespeople

/ ˈtreɪdzˌpiːpəl; ˈtreɪdzˌfəʊk /

plural noun

1. people engaged in trade, esp shopkeepers

Word History and Origins

Origin of tradespeople¹

First recorded in 1720–30; trade + 's ¹ + people

Example Sentences

In the two other parts the tradespeople and the gentry reside; they have an incomparably better aspect.

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It seems incredible, but verminous heads are to be found in the ranks of well-to-do tradespeople.

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"I quite believe in your wife's disregard for the feelings of the tradespeople," answered Minnie drily.

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And, besides, I don't think Castalia would allow the importunities of tradespeople to disturb her much.

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I have only to give you thumb-nail sketches of our favourite tradespeople to convince you of that fact.

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