workman
noun
a man employed or skilled in some form of manual, mechanical, or industrial work.
workmen
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pluralof workman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The lofty cast-iron dome was virtually finished during the Civil War, over the opposition of those who felt the funds and the workmen should be put to military use.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
Mack forwarded the case to the director of public prosecutions, but the workmen faced no further action.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
They also smuggled in equipment and paid workmen to rehabilitate water and electricity infrastructure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2025
The same word was written again multiple times on Tuesday while white paint was thrown over the picture, with workmen acting quickly to clean it.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
Should the enemy in the meadow decide to make any sudden move, the workmen could be speedily hauled back up to the ramparts.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
