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Definition of tradesman noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

tradesman

noun
 
/ˈtreɪdzmən/
 
/ˈtreɪdzmən/
(plural tradesmen
 
/ˈtreɪdzmən/
 
/ˈtreɪdzmən/
)
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  1. a person whose job involves going to houses to sell or deliver goods
    • All deliveries should be made to the tradesmen's entrance.
    • The Market Hall attracted tradesmen and stall holders from the surrounding district.
    Topics Jobsc1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • skilled
    • local
    • self-employed
    phrases
    • tradesmen’s entrance
    See full entry
  2. (especially British English) a person who sells goods, especially in a shop synonym shopkeeperTopics Jobsc1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • skilled
    • local
    • self-employed
    phrases
    • tradesmen’s entrance
    See full entry
  3. a person who works with their hands in a job that involves training and special skills, for example a carpenter or plumber
    • This is a job for a skilled tradesman.
    Topics Jobsc1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • skilled
    • local
    • self-employed
    phrases
    • tradesmen’s entrance
    See full entry
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