B2nounwork
US/ˈwɜːrk.mən/
UK/ˈwɜːk.mən/
a man who does physical work, especially building or repairing things
In context
Two workmen were repairing the road outside our house.
The workman arrived early on Monday with all his tools.
A good workman always keeps his tools clean.
Words that go with workman
adjective + noun
- skilled workmanA skilled workman fixed the roof in a day.
- bad workmanA bad workman always blames his tools.
- honest workmanHe was an honest workman who never cut corners.
verb + noun
- good workmanA good workman always keeps his tools clean.
noun + noun
- hire a workmanWe had to hire a workman to fix the pipes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a workman womanCorrect: a female worker