craftsman
- 01 C1 Advanced
adj.relating to a style of American house and furniture from the early 20th century that uses natural materials.
adj.relating to the American Craftsman movement, an architectural and decorative arts style characterized by hand-worked materials and simple forms.
Simple“They bought a beautiful Craftsman home with original wood details.”
In context“The neighborhood is famous for its well-preserved Craftsman bungalows, featuring low-pitched roofs and wide front porches supported by tapered columns.”
Synonymsarts and crafts - 02 C1 Advanced
n.a house built in the Craftsman style.
n.a residential building constructed according to the principles of the Craftsman architectural movement.
Simple“We spent the afternoon touring a historic Craftsman in the city center.”
In context“Restoring a century-old Craftsman requires a deep appreciation for exposed joinery and the specific aesthetic of the Arts and Crafts era.”
Synonyms
From craft + -s- + -man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.