Word
tradesman
Phoneticstrades·man
UK/tɹˈeɪdzmən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a skilled worker who does practical work with their hands, like fixing pipes, wiring houses, or building things. You call one when something in your home needs repair.
n. a skilled manual worker practising a particular trade, such as plumbing, carpentry, or electrical work. Typically hired for domestic repairs, maintenance, or installation.
Examples
“The tradesman fixes our broken kitchen sink today.”
“We called a local tradesman to repair the leaking roof before the rainy season starts.”
“The Victorian terrace relied on a network of trusted tradesmen whose reputations spread by word of mouth across the neighbourhood.”
Examples
simple
“The tradesman fixes our broken kitchen sink today.”
contextual
“We called a local tradesman to repair the leaking roof before the rainy season starts.”
complex
“The Victorian terrace relied on a network of trusted tradesmen whose reputations spread by word of mouth across the neighbourhood.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “tradesman” in context.
Verb
01. call tradesman
“Call a tradesman if your boiler stops working in winter.”
verb + noun
02. hire tradesman
“We hired a tradesman to fix the leaking roof last week.”
verb + noun
03. pay tradesman
“Never pay a tradesman in full until the job is finished.”
verb + noun
04. recommend tradesman
“Can you recommend a tradesman to repair our front door?”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. experienced tradesman
“An experienced tradesman finished the tiling in two days.”
adj + noun
06. local tradesman
“Our local tradesman fixed the broken window frame quickly.”
adj + noun
07. qualified tradesman
“Always use a qualified tradesman for gas and electrical work.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. fellow tradesman
“As a fellow tradesman, he respected good tools and honest pricing.”
noun + noun
09. a quote from a tradesman
“Always get a quote from a tradesman before work begins.”
10. call a local tradesman
“Call a local tradesman if water starts leaking under the sink.”
11. find a reliable tradesman
“It takes time to find a reliable tradesman you can trust.”
12. hire a qualified tradesman
“We hired a qualified tradesman to install the new boiler.”
Usage
Plural is tradesmen.
Real-World Examples
“Then at the time you want the job done, a Handy registered and approved tradesman or woman will arrive at your home.” “When a tradesman says, 'Here's a 10%, a 20% discount on your bill if you pay me cash in hand' that is facilitating the hidden economy.” Etymology
From trade + -s- + -man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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