tradesman

[ treydz-muhn ]

noun

, plural trades·men.

1. a person engaged in trade.
2. a worker skilled in a particular craft; artisan; craftsman.
3. Chiefly British. a shopkeeper.

tradesman

/ ˈtreɪdzmən /

noun

1. a man engaged in trade, esp a retail dealer
2. a skilled worker

Gender Note

See -man.

Derived Forms

• ˈtradesˌwoman, noun:feminine

Word History and Origins

Origin of tradesman¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; trade + 's ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

The first—the shark—comes from Steven Spielberg’s 1975 blockbuster Jaws, in which a sheriff, a scientist, and a tradesman roll up their sleeves and put themselves in harm’s way to defeat a ferocious great white.

From Slate

Despite the initial fear of how it would affect his performances, Selt said the tradesman's work did not let him down.

From BBC

Palmer, a self-employed tradesman, was said to have “commandeered” a police riot shield and joined the mob, while on licence for drug offences.

From BBC

At times in his scenes with Krieps, you’d swear his smitten expressions are as much about a director’s gratitude than a lonesome tradesman’s good fortune.

From Los Angeles Times

But he eventually developed a debilitating medical condition due to the injury, according to court documents, leading the skilled tradesman to quit his job.

From Los Angeles Times