Tradesmen Meaning in English
word · lemma: tradesman
Definition
Tradesmen are people who have learned a skilled job, such as plumbers, electricians, carpenters, or builders. They usually work with their hands in a particular trade or craft.
Usage & Nuances
More traditional and British English; "tradespeople" or "tradespersons" are now common gender-neutral alternatives. Typically refers to skilled manual workers. Do not confuse with "trader" (a person who buys and sells goods). Common collocations: 'local tradesmen', 'qualified tradesmen', 'hire tradesmen'.
Example Sentences
The tradesmen fixed the leaking pipe quickly.
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Our new school was built by skilled tradesmen.
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Many tradesmen are self-employed and work for different clients.
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It's hard to find good tradesmen these days who actually show up on time.
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The renovation took longer because we had to wait for the tradesmen to finish other jobs first.
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We hired local tradesmen to make custom shelves for the kitchen.
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