noun Uncommon

craftsmanship

KRAFTS-muhn-shihp

Craftsmanship (noun) means the skill and care shown in making something, or the quality of a piece of skilled work. Example: “The craftsmanship of the old violin was immediately obvious.”

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noun

The skill and care shown in making something, or the quality of a piece of skilled work.

"The craftsmanship of the old violin was immediately obvious."

"You can tell by the stitching that real craftsmanship went into this bag."

How to use craftsmanship

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe quality of skilled, careful work — how well something is made.

Common pairings

fine craftsmanship quality craftsmanship attention to craftsmanship

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

craftsmanships plural

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Etymology

From craftsman plus the suffix -ship, meaning "the quality or state of".

Synonyms

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craft workmanship

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Rhymes for craftsmanship

penmanship workmanship showmanship guardianship marksmanship sportsmanship swordsmanship

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Frequently asked questions

What does “craftsmanship” mean?

The word “craftsmanship” means the skill and care shown in making something, or the quality of a piece of skilled work. In plain terms, the quality of skilled, careful work — how well something is made.

How do you pronounce “craftsmanship”?

“Craftsmanship” is pronounced KRAFTS-muhn-shihp (/ˈkɹæfts.mən.ʃɪp/ in IPA).

How do you use “craftsmanship” in a sentence?

Here is “craftsmanship” used in a sentence: “The craftsmanship of the old violin was immediately obvious.”

What part of speech is “craftsmanship”?

“Craftsmanship” is a noun.

Is “craftsmanship” a common word?

“Craftsmanship” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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