Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A craftsman or a craftswoman.

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  • noun Someone who is highly skilled at their trade; an artificer.
  • noun A person who produces arts and crafts.

Etymologies

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craft' +‎ person

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Examples

  • Is it fair to call a craftsperson "crafty," which implies slyness?

    NYT > Home Page Interview by DEBORAH SOLOMON 2010

  • An individual who creates crafts, or engages in the decorative arts, is referred to as a craftsperson, artisan, designer-craftsperson, fiber artist, blacksmith, glassblower, etc.

    unknown title 2009

  • An individual who creates crafts, or engages in the decorative arts, is referred to as a craftsperson, artisan, designer-craftsperson, fiber artist, blacksmith, glassblower, etc.

    unknown title 2009

  • The artist or craftsperson will receive from the state information about how much sales tax to collect (generally, between three and eight percent) and how to pay it -- often, a coupon book is enclosed (the coupons are to be mailed back with sales tax receipts).

    Daniel Grant: A Word About Taxes Daniel Grant 2012

  • On the other hand, there is no tax on fellowships and scholarships if the craftsperson is studying for a degree at an educational institution including tuition, lodging, equipment and travel expenses, nor is an award taxable if it comes from a governmental agency or school.

    Daniel Grant: A Word About Taxes Daniel Grant 2012

  • But the artist/craftsperson involved has had a dramatic change of circumstances and the commission is probably now impossible.

    Archive 2009-01-01 Jean 2009

  • In this way the reader gains insight into the inspiration of each craftsperson.

    Mexican Folk Art from Oaxacan Artist Families by Arden Aibel and Anya Leah Rothstein 2009

  • On the other hand, there is no tax on fellowships and scholarships if the craftsperson is studying for a degree at an educational institution including tuition, lodging, equipment and travel expenses, nor is an award taxable if it comes from a governmental agency or school.

    Daniel Grant: A Word About Taxes Daniel Grant 2012

  • The artist or craftsperson will receive from the state information about how much sales tax to collect (generally, between three and eight percent) and how to pay it -- often, a coupon book is enclosed (the coupons are to be mailed back with sales tax receipts).

    Daniel Grant: A Word About Taxes Daniel Grant 2012

  • The prize money or the monetary value of an award the cash value of a gift certificate, for instance that a craftsperson receives at a show is taxable at normal state and federal rates.

    Daniel Grant: A Word About Taxes Daniel Grant 2012

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