workmanship

noun

work·​man·​ship ˈwərk-mən-ˌship 

1

: something effected, made, or produced : work

2

: the art or skill of a workman

also : the quality imparted to a thing in the process of making

a vase of exquisite workmanship

Examples of workmanship in a Sentence

The problems were caused by cheap materials and poor workmanship.

The excellent workmanship of the cabinets is remarkable.

Recent Examples on the Web

Base plans run $55 to $65 per month, and the company backs its repairs with a 60-day workmanship guarantee. —Sharon Wu, USA Today, 1 May 2026

Second, roofers who are willing to absorb deductible costs, which can easily be several thousand dollars per customer, are going to make that money back somehow, likely by cutting corners with low-quality workmanship. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026

This is more about considering the overall quality and workmanship of the piece. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026

This radio is a true work of art, with solid wood and quality workmanship. —Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for workmanship

• authorship
• battleship
• censorship
• chairmanship
• chieftainship
• comradeship
• consulship
• craftsmanship
• dealership
• draftsmanship
• fellowship
• fingertip

Kids Definition

workmanship

noun

work·​man·​ship ˈwərk-mən-ˌship 

1

: the art or skill of a workman : craftsmanship

2

: the quality of a piece of work

the excellent workmanship of the desk