Definition

A woman who is very skilled at making things by hand, often in a traditional way.

Example

The craftswoman created beautiful pottery that was admired by everyone.

Conversation

I met a really talented craftswoman at the fair yesterday.

That sounds interesting! What does she make?

She creates beautiful pottery and jewelry.

Wow, I’d love to see her work sometime!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Craftswoman → It is formed from "craft" (from Old English *craeft*, meaning skill or strength) and "woman" (from Old English *wīfman*, meaning female human). The word "craftswoman" refers to a woman who possesses skill or expertise in a particular craft or trade.

Memory Tip

Think of a woman who has 'skill' ('craft') in her work — that's what a craftswoman is.

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