craftsperson
Americannoun
Gender
Is it craftsman, craftswoman, or craftsperson? See -person.
Etymology
Origin of craftsperson
First recorded in 1970–75; crafts(man) + -person
Example Sentences
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A great cinematographer is a mechanic, a scientist, a technician, a chemist, a craftsperson and an artist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
A craftsperson applies paint to the stone facade of Sleeping Beauty Castle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
"The temptation is if it's not called a 'craft fair' and it's called a 'Christmas market' there's more room to bring in work that's not necessarily made in Cornwall by a craftsperson here," she said.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025
Reeves, a prolific craftsperson who makes everything from vintage cigar-box purses to jewelry, is color-powered.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2022
And at least one experienced craftsperson concentrated on the primary task: grinding red, purple, and gray chunks of ochre into a vibrant powder that could have been used as paint.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 2, 2022
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