# tradesman

/tɹˈeɪdzmən/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tradesman
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Plural is tradesmen.

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