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goldsmith

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɡoʊɫdsˌmɪθ// UK //ɡˈəʊldsmɪθ// gold·smith Archaic

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From goldsmith.

Usage

Often used in historical contexts or when discussing high-end artisanal jewelry production.

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