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
Tegan said she had workmen in her house at the time which Honey did not like, so secured her in the kitchen and did not inspect her properly until later.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 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
The workmen dug holes and fitted in the timbers, each timber numbered for its regular place.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
