tradespeople

plural noun

trades·​peo·​ple ˈtrādz-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce tradespeople (audio)
: people engaged in trade

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Highlight the six-figure potential, entrepreneurial opportunities (many tradespeople own businesses), technological sophistication, and critical societal role of skilled professionals. Scott White, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 Indeed, Rack’s growth isn’t only about numbers but a movement to honor tradespeople, protect communities, and preserve the small businesses that have long been the backbone of American life. Jon Stojan, USA Today, 17 June 2025 As consumers cut back on home improvement projects, service providers (tradespeople) are also reducing their advertising budgets on platforms like Angi. Joe Cornell, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 According to McKinsey, construction and manufacturing companies in the U.S. are competing for a dwindling supply of skilled craftsmen, or tradespeople like carpenters, masons, electricians, welders, and plumbers. Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tradespeople

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First Known Use

circa 1652, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tradespeople was circa 1652

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“Tradespeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tradespeople. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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tradespeople

plural noun
trades·​peo·​ple -ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce tradespeople (audio)
: people engaged in trade

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