craftswoman

noun

crafts·​wom·​an ˈkraf(t)s-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce craftswoman (audio)
plural craftswomen
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1
: a woman who practices a trade or handicraft as a job
Locally the union craftsmen and craftswomen are represented by the East Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council. … The various trades represented include boilermakers, bricklayers, carpenters …—Jerry Durieux
2
: a woman who is skilled in a craft (see craft entry 1 sense 2a)
… a philosophical treatise on food offered by … a true culinary craftswoman.—Heather Weber
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craftsman craftsperson

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Gotland was known for its abundant wool and talented craftswomen. — Maggie Lewis Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024 Moshiri was also a prolific collaborator, working for decades with a single group of Iranian craftswomen on projects. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 July 2024 Muchová, of the Czech Republic, is one of the game’s ultimate craftswomen; Osaka is one of its ultimate ballstrikers. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025 Yet, there are platforms and organizations within the country, which not only work towards safeguarding the futures of craftswomen on home turf, but who are also ensuring the survival of indigenous crafts. — Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for craftswoman

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First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of craftswoman was in 1568

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craftswoman

noun
crafts·​wom·​an -ˌswu̇m-ən How to pronounce craftswoman (audio)
1
: a woman who is an artisan
2
: a woman who is skilled in a craft

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