tradespeople

American  

[treydz-pee-puhl] / ˈtreɪdzˌpi pəl /

Also tradesfolk

plural noun

1. those persons who are engaged in trade; tradesmen.

2. Chiefly British.

   1. tradesmen.

   2. shopkeepers collectively.

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tradespeople British  

/ ˈtreɪdzˌfəʊk, ˈtreɪdzˌpiːpəl /

plural noun

1. people engaged in trade, esp shopkeepers

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Etymology

Origin of tradespeople

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

Example Sentences

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tradespeople

The rise of AI has sparked a boom in data center construction, creating a need for numerous skilled tradespeople -- especially electricians.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

Plumbers, electricians and other tradespeople are sometimes overlooked, but they won’t be replaced by artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 20, 2026

So local officials are weighing a developer’s pitch to erect a “temporary workforce housing complex” for as many as 5,600 laborers and tradespeople.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

In its survey of 500 tradespeople, Direct Line painted a stark picture - with them owed an average of £2,023 each in late payments.

From BBC ● May 10, 2026

Behind the building which housed the dentist’s office ran a small path used by servants and those tradespeople who catered to the butcher and Stamps’ one restaurant.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou