# goldsmith

/ˈɡoʊɫdsˌmɪθ/ (US) · /ɡˈəʊldsmɪθ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/goldsmith
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a person who makes or repairs things out of gold. They use special tools to create jewelry and other beautiful objects.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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