workman

WURK-muhn

Workman (noun) means a man who does manual labor, especially skilled labor, for wages. Example: “A workman was repairing the roof tiles.”

noun

A man who does manual labor, especially skilled labor, for wages.

"A workman was repairing the roof tiles."

A skilled craftsman or artisan.

"He was known as a fine workman with wood."

How to use workman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA man who does manual or skilled labor.

When to use it

Somewhat dated and gendered; "worker" or "tradesperson" is now more common in general use.

Common pairings

a skilled workman

workmen plural

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From Old English "weorcmann," literally "work man."

Origin: Old English

workingman working man working person

worker workingman

What does “workman” mean?

The word “workman” means a man who does manual labor, especially skilled labor, for wages. In plain terms, a man who does manual or skilled labor.

How do you pronounce “workman”?

“Workman” is pronounced WURK-muhn (/ˈwɝkmən/ in IPA).

How do you use “workman” in a sentence?

Here is “workman” used in a sentence: “A workman was repairing the roof tiles.”

What part of speech is “workman”?

“Workman” is a noun.

Where does the word “workman” come from?

The word “workman” comes from Old English. From Old English "weorcmann," literally "work man.".

How many meanings does “workman” have?

“Workman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a man who does manual labor, especially skilled labor, for wages.

Vocabulary lists that include workman:

worker workingman