tradesman — A person engaged in trading or a skilled worker in a particular craft
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person engaged in trading or a skilled worker in a particular craft
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtreɪdzmən/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor is a tradesman who can fix anything except his own marriage.
- The tradesman fixed my broken sink in just 10 minutes - he's definitely worth his weight in gold!
- Every tradesman knows that the right tool makes all the difference.
tradesman
NOUN[/ˈtreɪdzmən/]
A person engaged in trading or a skilled worker in a particular craft
A person engaged in trading or a skilled worker in a particular craft
The craftsman creates what the businessman needs, but the tradesman bridges both deeds
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Tradesman emerged in Middle English as a compound formation combining 'trade' (meaning commerce or a skilled craft) and 'man' (person). Originally denoting a merchant or trader, the term evolved to encompass skilled artisans and craftspeople who practiced specific trades.
Breakdown
trade (commerce, craft, skill) + man (person) = a person engaged in trade or skilled in a particular craft.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor is a tradesman who can fix anything except his own marriage.”
“The tradesman fixed my broken sink in just 10 minutes - he's definitely worth his weight in gold!”
“Every tradesman knows that the right tool makes all the difference.”
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