noun
tradesman
Tradesman (noun) means a person skilled in a manual craft or trade, such as a plumber, electrician, or carpenter. Example: “They called in a tradesman to fix the leaking pipe.”
noun
1
A person skilled in a manual craft or trade, such as a plumber, electrician, or carpenter.
"They called in a tradesman to fix the leaking pipe."
"She trained as a tradesman before starting her own building firm."
2
A shopkeeper or merchant who runs a trade or business.
"The tradesman kept his shop open late on Fridays."
How to use tradesman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who works with their hands in a skilled trade, or someone who runs a shop.
When to use it
Traditionally used for men; increasingly people prefer "tradesperson" or "tradie" (informal, chiefly Australian/British) as gender-neutral options.
Common pairings
a skilled tradesman
call a tradesman
local tradesman
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From trade + the suffix -s-man, following the same pattern as "craftsman" or "workman."
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Rhymes for tradesman
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What does “tradesman” mean?
The word “tradesman” means a person skilled in a manual craft or trade, such as a plumber, electrician, or carpenter. In plain terms, someone who works with their hands in a skilled trade, or someone who runs a shop.
How do you use “tradesman” in a sentence?
Here is “tradesman” used in a sentence: “They called in a tradesman to fix the leaking pipe.”
What is the opposite of “tradesman”?
The opposite of “tradesman” — its antonyms — is tradeswoman.
What part of speech is “tradesman”?
“Tradesman” is a noun.
How many meanings does “tradesman” have?
“Tradesman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person skilled in a manual craft or trade, such as a plumber, electrician, or carpenter.
