Workman

Pronunciation: /wɜːrk.mən/

Definitions of workman

noun a man who is employed to perform physical labor

Example Sentences

A1 The workman fixed the leaky faucet in my kitchen.

A2 The workman painted the walls of the living room a bright shade of blue.

B1 The workman installed new cabinets in the bathroom, making it look more modern.

B2 The workman carefully laid the tiles in the new patio, creating a beautiful pattern.

C1 The workman meticulously crafted the intricate woodwork on the staircase.

C2 The workman's expertise in carpentry was evident in the detailed design of the custom-made furniture.

Examples of workman in a Sentence

formal The skilled workman carefully crafted the intricate design on the furniture.

informal The workman fixed the leaky faucet in no time.

slang That workman is a real pro at what he does.

figurative The workman of words carefully constructed the novel with precision.

Grammatical Forms of workman

• past tense: worked
• plural: workmen
• comparative: more skilled
• superlative: most skilled
• present tense: works
• future tense: will work
• perfect tense: has worked
• continuous tense: is working
• singular: workman
• positive degree: skilled
• infinitive: to work
• gerund: working
• participle: working

Origin and Evolution of workman

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'workman' originated from Middle English, derived from Old English 'weorcman', which combines 'weorc' meaning 'work' and 'man' meaning 'person.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'workman' has evolved to be more inclusive of all genders and is now commonly used to refer to any individual who performs physical or manual labor.