craftsperson

[krafts-pur-suhn]

noun

1. a person who practices or is highly skilled in a craft; artisan.

Gender Note

Is it craftsman, craftswoman, or craftsperson? See -person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of craftsperson¹

First recorded in 1970–75; crafts(man) + -person

Example Sentences

Noting that handcrafting connects us gently with our forebears, he also reminds us that a “good, handmade tool . . . has the power to elevate everyday life,” its use engaging the craftsperson’s sensibility in a physically demanding yet rewarding way.

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She not only studied at Pilchuck, but she worked there as a teaching assistant and “gaffer,” the term for master craftsperson in charge.

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The producers and cast of FX's "The Bear" answered TV reporters' version of that question that defines a Michelin star craftsperson's emphasis on perfection.

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Reeves, a prolific craftsperson who makes everything from vintage cigar-box purses to jewelry, is color-powered.

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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.

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