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Definition of workman

workman

/ˈwɜːrk.mən/
work · man
Plural:workmen
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Adjective:workmanlike
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workman Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A man employed to do manual, industrial, or mechanical labor, often in construction, maintenance, or a skilled trade.

Example

"The workman arrived early in the morning to repair the damaged masonry along the garden wall."

2

A person who performs work or practices a craft with a specified degree of skill or quality.

Example

"As the old proverb goes, a poor workman always blames his tools."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern institutional and professional contexts, gender-neutral alternatives such as "worker," "tradesperson," or "laborer" are generally preferred over "workman."

• Rhymes for workman

• Nearby Words

workingwoman
workless
workload
workman
workmanlike
workmanship
workmate

Word Origin & Etymology

Inherited from Old English weorcmann, a compound of weorc (work, labor) and mann (person, man).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Workman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/workman
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