Word
goldsmith
Phoneticsgold·smith
US/ˈɡoʊɫdsˌmɪθ/
UK/ɡˈəʊldsmɪθ/
Definition
n. a person who makes or repairs things out of gold. They use special tools to create jewelry and other beautiful objects.
n. a person who crafts, repairs, or sells articles made of gold. Historically associated with banking and money-lending in early modern Europe.
Examples
“The goldsmith carefully polished the new wedding ring.”
“After years of training, the apprentice finally became a master goldsmith with his own shop.”
“The intricate patterns on the crown demonstrate the incredible skill of the royal goldsmith, who spent months hammering the soft metal into shape.”
Examples
simple
“The goldsmith carefully polished the new wedding ring.”
contextual
“After years of training, the apprentice finally became a master goldsmith with his own shop.”
complex
“The intricate patterns on the crown demonstrate the incredible skill of the royal goldsmith, who spent months hammering the soft metal into shape.”
Usage
Often used in historical contexts or when discussing high-end artisanal jewelry production.
Etymology
From goldsmith.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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