craftspeople — People who make things skillfully with their hands, especially traditional or artistic items
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: People who make things skillfully with their hands, especially traditional or artistic items
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkræftsˌpiːpəl/
Example Sentences
- The market was filled with craftspeople selling handmade jewelry, pottery, and wooden toys.
- These craftspeople can turn a simple piece of wood into a beautiful sculpture in just a few hours.
- Modern craftspeople are using Instagram to showcase their amazing handmade products to the world.
craftspeople
NOUN[/ˈkræftsˌpiːpəl/]
People who make things skillfully with their hands, especially traditional or artistic items
People who make things skillfully with their hands, especially traditional or artistic items
Craftspeople gather near the steeple, sharing their skills with all the people!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Craftspeople is a compound word formed from Old English 'craft' (meaning skill or manual dexterity) and 'people' (meaning persons). The term developed to specifically denote skilled artisans and workers who traditionally created objects by hand using specialized techniques.
Breakdown
craft (Old English 'cræft': skill, strength, cunning) + people (Old English 'peple': persons, folk). The compound refers to individuals possessing particular manual or technical expertise in a trade or craft.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The market was filled with craftspeople selling handmade jewelry, pottery, and wooden toys.”
“These craftspeople can turn a simple piece of wood into a beautiful sculpture in just a few hours.”
“Modern craftspeople are using Instagram to showcase their amazing handmade products to the world.”
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