tradespeople

[ treydz-pee-puhl ]

plural noun

1. those persons who are engaged in trade; tradesmen.
2. Chiefly British.
   1. tradesmen.
   2. shopkeepers collectively.

tradespeople

/ ˈtreɪdzˌfəʊk; ˈtreɪdzˌpiːpəl /

plural noun

1. people engaged in trade, esp shopkeepers

Word History and Origins

Origin of tradespeople¹

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

Example Sentences

Swansea-based snagging expert John Cooper said the issues at Fern Meadow were common on new-build estates across the UK, with too few quality tradespeople to cope with the demand.

From BBC

"The supply chain has dwindled but the demand for new homes has increased so it’s a fighting battle to get skilled tradespeople to finish the job," she says.

From BBC

Estate agents, electricians and tradespeople have been warned they face prosecution if they help gangs convert the buildings to cannabis farms.

From BBC

Union members also ratified the Area Standards Agreement, which covers 20,000 tradespeople working in other production hubs across the United States.

From Los Angeles Times

It was also common that news about the war was surrounded by advertisements for firms such as Ulster Creameries and Gallaher's tobacco, with tradespeople offering their services and shows promoted at the Grand Opera House.

From BBC