tradesman
noun
a person engaged in trade.
tradesmen
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pluralof tradesman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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On a recent evening in a local pub, two builders asked other patrons for recommendations for tradesmen and were told they had to wait several weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
“This was an industry of gatekeepers,” he said, adding that master tradesmen ultimately viewed their apprentices — working in the same 10- to 15-mile radius as them — as competition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2025
Here’s how the day usually goes: At 3 p.m. sharp, about 3,500 members of Zurich’s ancient guilds — associations of artisans or tradesmen that date to the Middle Ages — embark on a parade.
From New York Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
Ms Campbell and her staff were trying to meet the need for more skilled tradesmen in the area, while dealing with budgetary restraints.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2024
I considered my name, and the signature on cheques, to tradesmen, and in letters asking people to dinner.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
