Word
jeweler
Phoneticsjew·el·er, stress on the first syllable
/ˈdʒuəɫɝ/
UK spelling · jeweller
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who makes or sells jewelry. You go to this person to buy rings, necklaces, or to have your watch repaired.
n. a person who designs, manufactures, or sells jewelry. Often used to refer to a retail establishment specializing in precious metals and gemstones.
Examples
“The jeweler repaired the broken chain for me.”
“She visited a local jeweler to have her wedding ring resized before the wedding.”
“While some prefer mass-produced items, many clients seek out a master jeweler for custom pieces that incorporate rare gemstones and traditional craftsmanship.”
Examples
simple
“The jeweler repaired the broken chain for me.”
contextual
“She visited a local jeweler to have her wedding ring resized before the wedding.”
complex
“While some prefer mass-produced items, many clients seek out a master jeweler for custom pieces that incorporate rare gemstones and traditional craftsmanship.”
Real-World Examples
“There was also $65,000 payment to Cartier Jewellers and even a $2,000 charge to Lego.” Etymology
From Middle English jueler, from Anglo-Norman jueler, or Old French juelier. By surface analysis, jewel + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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