# engraver

/ɪnˈɡɹeɪvɝ/ (US) · /ɛnɡɹˈeɪvɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/engraver
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a person who cuts designs or letters into a hard surface like metal or wood. You often see their work on coins, medals, or fancy furniture.

For teachers: a person who cuts or etches designs, text, or images into a hard surface such as metal, wood, or stone. Often associated with the production of currency, medals, and decorative arts.

## Examples

- The engraver spent hours cutting the name into the silver plate.
- A skilled engraver was hired to create the intricate floral patterns on the wedding invitations.
- While modern technology allows for mass production, the museum still displays the original copper plates used by the master engraver to print the first edition of the book.

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